Press Operator I (Nights)

The Press Operator reports directly to the Department Manager and is responsible for supporting press operations, maintaining workflow and print quality, and safely operating printing equipment according to company procedures and standards. Shift: Night Shift, 5:45 PM – 6:15 AM, 12-hour continental shift (3 days one week, 4 days the following, off every other weekend).

Responsibilities

Assist Press Operators to maintain workflow and print quality on assigned press runs; Bring materials for press setups to press sites; Clean presses during job changes; Perform setup, operation, and feeding of cylinder-type printing presses to produce a variety of products; Operate printing press equipment according to company printing procedures and guidelines; Direct Press Helpers according to company printing procedures; Set up jobs with assistance and monitor print quality while the press is running; Maintain responsibility for quality and safe operating procedures during setup and production; Communicate job status and critical details with the opposite shift operator during shift changes; Check first-piece conformance to specifications; Perform daily and periodic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; Maintain cleanliness of machines and adjacent work areas; Utilize satellite containers for hazardous waste handling; Follow equipment cleaning and sanitation procedures and complete sanitation checklists; Follow GMPs, PRPs, and production SOPs; Conduct and document all quality checks for intermediate product; Follow CCP monitoring procedures; Refer production difficulties to group leader or supervisor for analysis and correction; Report all food safety violations to management; Follow all safety rules; Participate in TOPPAN's Global Performance System (GPS) activities including 5Star, pillar teams, audits, and near misses; Maintain regular attendance and punctuality; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude; Excellent math skills; Can speak, read, and write English proficiently; Can perform moderate to heavy physical work, including lifting up to 60 pounds; Strong communication skills; Can maintain continuous mental and visual attention throughout the shift

Nice to have

Previous press operator experience; High school diploma or GED

Benefits

Night shift differential of $2.00/hour; $2,000 retention bonus ($1,000 after 90 days of employment and $1,000 after 180 days of employment, not paid at time of hire); Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options; 401(k) retirement plan with company match; Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources; Paid time off and holidays; Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage; Tuition reimbursement