Description/Job Summary

The Print Operator in the Printing Department is primarily responsible for the full operation of a single press within the department and reports directly to the Shift Supervisor or Lead Operator. The Print Operator is required to perform and be knowledgeable in the duties of the Printing Helper and Assistant Operator positions. The Operator performs the assigned responsibilities in a timely manner to maintain product run rate and quality while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and is knowledgeable in all essential duties & responsibilities associated with the Printing Helper and Assistant Operator positions
• Performs set-ups on assigned press
• Performs set-up & uses web guides
• Changes cam followers
• Identifies press issues & stops when necessary
• Matches & maintains proper color
• Produces good roll winds & stops when issues arise
• Identifies press issues & stops for bad print
• Identifies poor print & corrects it
• Sets print and adjusts register
• Adjusts treatment on the press
• Executes effective changeovers
• Performs minor press troubleshooting
• Understands and executes all job card instructions
• Plans daily work with the Shift Supervisor or Lead Operator
• Coordinates work with the Assistant Operator and Helper
• Reports and & all issues to the Lead Operator
• Relieves and fills in for the Lead Operator when required
• Maintains a clean & safe work area
• Adheres to and complies with all Company safety policies & procedures
• Adheres to and complies with all quality control procedures
• Adheres to and complies with all Company & department scrap control procedures
• Assists the management team in maintaining quality system effectiveness
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Organizational Relationships:

The Print Operator reports directly to the Shift Supervisor or Lead Operator of their assigned shift, and ultimately to the Printing Department Manager. The Print Operator is required to maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with Salerno co-workers and management in the Plattsburgh facility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to perform all essential duties and responsibilities of the Printing Helper and Assistant Operator positions
• Must be able to read and write English
• Requires the ability to supervise a minimum staff of six (6)
• Supervisory responsibilities include the training, directing and coordinating of all Assistant Operator and/or Helper job duties activities
• Requires good written and verbal communication skills
• Requires the ability to perform mathematical functions consistently and accurately
• Requires the ability to solve practical problems and be self-directed within the framework of the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Requires the ability to know when to ask for assistance when a problem arises that will affect the department performance and product quality
• Ability to work varied shifts depending on organizational requirements and customer commitments
• Requires the ability to solve practical equipment and/or product problems and be self-directed within the framework of the essential duties and responsibilities

Credentials and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Previous experience with a plastic film/bag manufacturer in the operation of a wide-web press preferred

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, helper is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel material. Requires the ability to see/hear warning alarms. This job requires walking, standing, stooping, bending and twisting, and kneeling.

Work Environment:

• The work environment described here is representative of those an employee would encounter on a daily basis while performing the job functions.
• This position works a 12/hour shift. The schedule includes day and night work as well as weekends and holidays. It can also include overtime when needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and high noise levels. Working on open air secured floor may be required.