Finishing Press Operator
The Finishing Press Operator is responsible for converting printed material into finished pressure sensitive labels and other packaging products. The initial printed material is die-cut and may require additional processes such as laminating, varnishing, slitting, foil, and embossing. When the Finishing Press Operator is done with a job, the label or packaging product is now ready to be packed and shipped to the customer.
This position is non-exempt and operates on a rotating swing shift (between 1st and 2nd shift.)
Core Responsibilities and Duties
- Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, you will produce finished labels at specified output speeds.
- Throughout the label finishing process, you are responsible for ensuring the finished product meets our high-quality standards and any issues are addressed accordingly.
- Following our Standard Operating Procedures, you will ensure that jobs are produced accurately and efficiently.
- You will perform basic press maintenance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
- With assistance from your team leadership, you will at times perform basic repairs to your machine as needed.
- Working with your team leadership you will tackle other duties as assigned or needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- You are comfortable navigating a computer and basic software use.
- You have an eye for detail and accuracy in your work.
- You are a team player and strive to get along with others.
- You take initiative and have an open-mind and a willingness to learn new things.
- You enjoy a fast-paced environment and can adapt well to changing tasks.
Education and Experience
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Previous printing experience a plus but not required
Physical Requirements
- Press operators should be willing and able to routinely lift to 60lbs, including overhead when loading or transporting material on and off the machines.
- Press operators should be willing and able to stand for 8+ hours during their scheduled shifts.
- Frequent bending, kneeling, turning, stooping, reaching and other maneuvers including walking are required in this role.
Finishing Press Operator Schedule Information
- Full-time, non-exempt (Hourly)
- Monday – Friday
- Rotating swing shift, every 2 weeks between 1st and 2nd shifts.
1st shift hours are 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2nd shift hours are 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Overtime as business needs warrant, which may include Saturdays
Why work here?
At Blue Label, we are a community of like-minded individuals working together for a common goal, our customers. On top of an awesome company culture that welcomes innovation and teamwork we offer the following perks and benefits:
- Medical and Dental benefits effective from day one
- Life Insurance, Long and short-term disability, and vision insurance are offered after you start
- Generous PTO that increases with your tenure - plus 9 paid company holidays
- Sick leave in addition to your PTO
- Paid Maternity and Parental leave
- Generous company paid 401k contributions (4% per paycheck)
- Annual profit sharing
- Education and tuition reimbursement
- Shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Our production environment is climate controlled, which means our employees stay comfortable year-round!
