Wide Web Flexographic Print Press Operator Nights

Press Operator

The Morris Packaging Difference

You spend one-third of your life at work, so why not make that time the very best it can be? We will be your "home away from home" when you join our growing team. If you want some control over your work life, are detail oriented, a quick learner and someone who wants to work hard while loving their job, we are the organization for you.

We truly are a family-focused business. From creating quality products to protecting employee safety, we make each decision with its social impact in mind. We believe it's important to give back to the community and we've established partnerships with organizations that change people's lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides the protection you need today and in the future. This includes a competitive salary, including a $2.00 shift differential for the night shift, a 401(k) plan, medical, vision, life, STD, LTD, dental insurance, robust paid time-off plan, and advancement opportunities in a climate-controlled environment with the very latest in technology.

As we grow, we are seeking highly motivated and well-trained individuals to join one of the most exciting teams in the printing industry creating sustainable, eco-friendly and customized packaging solutions to our customers nationwide.

When you choose Morris Packaging, you will work with people who believe in the power of collaborative relationships, transparency and outstanding service.

Job Profile

Our Production Department is in search of a talented and experienced candidate to join us as a Wide Web Flexographic Print Press Operator.

Description Wide Web Flexographic Print Experience Required. As a Press Operator, you will be responsible for the set-up and high-quality running on a Flexo press at an optimum speed without supervision.

Responsibilities To succeed in this role, you should be able to troubleshoot machines for any malfunctions or irregularities, perform regular quality checks and fix machine parts as needed to ensure they operate successfully. This position may require significant work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business. It has a moderate to high demand for tight deadlines and will experience moderate interruptions in workflow, often starting and stopping for product changeovers.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to tone colors of solvent ink.
• Assemble and adjust doctor blade chambers.
• Adjust press to maximize run speed.
• Load and unload print sleeves from press, storage rack and rolls of material from press.
• Check ink viscosity.
• Ability to clean ink pumps.
• Must be able to oversee and train press assistant, and direct assistant in completing responsibilities.
• Responsible to Maintain a high level of cleanliness to keep machine operable.
• Ability to maintain housekeeping for the press and workstation.
• Responsible for condition of machine and work area.
• Always committed to working safely.

Skills and Requirements

• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to lead and train staff.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to read, sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting and grasping.
• Continuous (6 to 10 hours per day) standing and walking.
• Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, teaching, and repetitive motion, hand/wrist movement.
• Good eyesight, normal hearing.
• Ability to move and lift objects, frequently 75 lbs.

Additional Information

• Position is located at our climate-controlled facility in Plymouth, MN
• Full-time - Hourly

Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer Morris Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates are considered based upon their skills, performance and potential, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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