Press Operator - CA - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Description:

Heartland Label Printers is a printing company specializing in pressure sensitive labels. We have had continuous growth since 1990, by serving the transportation, grocery and pharmaceutical industries along with many other markets. We have almost 200 people on our team between our Little Chute, WI, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Windham, ME locations. Check out what we have to offer!

HOURS

Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a flexographic printing machine to produce print on label rolls.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Understand and support the company’s Core Values

Inspect and examine printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects

Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, or hand tools

Set and adjust speed, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment

Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, color sequences, and anilox BCM

Select and install printing plates, rollers, gauges, dies, and cylinders in machines according to specifications, using hand tools

Monitor feeding, printing, and racking processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary

Load, position, and adjust materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms

Pour ink, color compounds, and other materials into ink pans, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity

Test inks for pH and viscosity according to manufacturer’s specifications

Clean and lubricate printing machines and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, rags, and hoses

Monitor and control operation of auxiliary equipment to assemble and finish products

Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products

Other duties as assignedRequirements:

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED.

Must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).

PREFERRED

Previous flexographic printing experience

Mechanical aptitude

We are confident that Heartland will offer you a difference experience, a positive experience in manufacturing! Come experience our rich values-based culture that drives teamwork and respect for individuals, service to our customers and strong business performance.

HEARTLAND OFFERS TEAM MEMBERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

History of no layoffs, ever!

Straight shifts (no rotating or swing)

Opportunities for Overtime

Paid Vacation and Holidays upon hire

Up to 24 hours of paid Personal time upon hire

Performance Increases

Culture of promoting from within

Regular team building activities, including cookouts, Happy Hours, Holiday in the Plant

Eligible for $1,000 Attendance bonus, prorated based on hire date. Goes up to $1,500 for the 2nd year and beyond as long as you continue to be eligible.

End of Year company performance bonus

Paid Training, including personal development classes

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a company contribution to a Health Savings Account

Competitive package of health insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% company match, up to 6%; life insurance at 1X your annual income

Volunteer opportunities on behalf of Heartland

CORE VALUES:

Performance

Respect

Innovative

Development

Excellence

To learn more about our company and view our other opportunities, visit

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans

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