Labels Press Operator

TITLE: Label Press Operator

LOCATION: Liverpool/Syracuse, NY

SHIFT: 2nd

PAY RATE: Dependent on experience/education - Starting between $20-25/hour

POSITION SUMMARY & KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), standards, regulations, and rules
• Direct participation in EHS training, safety observations, and hazard identification 
• Seeks and proactively implements Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through teamwork and CI process participation
• Proactively monitor and assume responsibility for product quality during all phases of operations
• Perform set-up, operate, optimize, and troubleshoot Label equipment to manufacture product according to quality and productivity requirements
• Preparation, testing, and application of adhesives, inks, releases, or other chemistry to support operations
• Ensures that equipment runs in accordance with operational standards, goals, and expectations
• Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance as needed
• Ensure the correct raw materials are being processed
• Logs and posts production information into the computer and/or required production logs
• Provide communication daily with other departments including planning, maintenance, leadership, HR, and other coworkers. 
• Maintain 6S housekeeping standards of work zones and walkways
• Support packing and material movement tasks as needed
• Directly supports training and cross training of other coworkers
• Support development and roll out of Standard Work including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), One Point Lessons, (OPL) and Training Documentation
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Two or more years printing experience preferred
• Good mechanical ability
• Ability to use rulers, gauges, calipers, and other testing equipment. 
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to working with moving equipment
• Effective communications and interpersonal skills to work as a team member 
• Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision
• Well-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtime
• Proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programs
• Ability to distinguish differences between finished product compared to product specifications 
• Ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure that all required preventive maintenance is performed
• Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs. and some over that amount
• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, extend, lean, and maneuver around equipment at varying heights. 
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• Two-year technical degree preferred