Job Description

Job Summary : 

To assist the press operator in setting up and operating printing presses

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities : 

• Follow press operators lead in tearing down jobs and setting up new jobs.
• Ink management which includes washing up of inks in the printing press
• Transporting ink pails from the ink room and solvents pails from the solvent area
• Moving raw materials from staging areas onto the unwind of the printing press and removal of printed material from the rewind of the printing press
• Removal of waste from print rolls and either disposing or recycling
• Removal of cylinders and anilox rollers from press
• Complete tasks in adequate time limits to meet press daily goals and schedule needs
• Other housekeeping duties as assigned
• Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.
• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP's) and any job or department-specific SOP's.
  • SOP's may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
    • Employee Health and Safety
    • SQF (Safe Quality Food Packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured. 
    • SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's
• Must work within productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
• Special Projects & other duties as necessary

Job Requirements

Qualifications : 

• Good organizational skills
• Communicate well with others
• Basic reading skills to be able to understand docket information
• Basic writing skills, (must be legible)
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Use of minor tools, (i.e. allen wrenches)
• Use of sharp cutting tools
• Process written information, (orders, SOP'S, etc.)

Other knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to work well in a team environment. 
• Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events. 
• Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

Physical Demands : 

• Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs intermittently for up to 5 ft.
• Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs intermittently
• Standing for extended periods. (consistently - 70-80%)
• Bending, twisting and reaching (intermittently -60-70%)
• Push/pull of up to 100 lbs. (occasionally - 20-30%)
• Extensive use of hands and fingers
• Extensive time on feet, walking/ standing
• Use of step ladders, (if needed)

Working Conditions : 

• Working 12 hr. shifts. 
• Ability to work with and around solvents and solvent-based inks
• Ability to work in a non-air conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and cool conditions during winter months. (consistently)
• May have excessive walking at times up to 85% of shift
• Work around solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing. 
• Work in tight places at random times
• Follow all safety regulations and rules at all times, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE):
  • Steel-toe boots or shoes
  • Hearing protection
  • Safety glasses
  • Cut resistant gloves
  • Hairnets and beard nets

• This position is a 'safety-sensitive' position.  Individuals in this position are required to submit to post-incident drug and alcohol testing (Buffalo, York, Bristol, Lakeville only, not applicable in Aurora)

Environment:

• Concrete floors

Mental Effort Requirements:

• Ability to keep pace with machine

Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

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