Offset Press Operator

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

OFFSET PRESS OPERATOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Operates Offset Press to produce “Best In Class” packaging for domestic and international use.

The role of this person is full commitment to excellence in OHSE and    
 Quality.  The goal is to protect and promote the environment, health and  
 safety of all employees and the community in which we operate. This 
 position also is committed to quality through each employee, our system 
 and in our processes and products.

Responsibilities:
Operates Offset Press Machine to develop end-result printed material in accordance with customer specifications:
    Operate offset press, troubleshoot and monitor operation.
    Makes ready and operates web or sheet fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates. Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions. Measures plate thickness and inserts packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height and installs and locks plate into position, using hand tools, to achieve pressure required for printing. Washes plate to remove protective gum coating. Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinders according to thickness of paper stock. Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder. Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration, and makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density. Removes and cleans plate and cylinders. May apply packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
    Oversee General technicians working on equipment.
    Make adjustments, clear jams, while processing product, maintaining speed and quality.
    Ensure efficient and rapid make ready, with unloading and loading.

QUALITY:
Review and ensure all jobs are complete, accurate and error free.

    Ensures finished product exceeds customer expectations.
    Ensure all checklists are completed.
    Support and communicate all ISO 9001-2000 standards and quality objectives to the Offset Press Team.
    Complies with cGMP, HACCP Food Safety Requirements and Chain of Custody

OHSE AND CLEAN:
Ensures complete adherence and compliance to the OHSE and Clean policies. Assists team members in maintaining clean and safe environment.
•    Maintains and follows all company policies and procedures for safety, personal protection and hazard materials/waste handling according to established guidelines.
    Follows all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE.

    Follows established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste.

    Maintains and wears proper uniform according to company policy.

    Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc.

    On a regular basis, examines work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition.

    Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.

    Effectively demonstrates the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order coaching Crew in safe work practices.

COMMUNICATIONS:
 Interacts with the team and co-workers in a way that promotes respect, encourages  
 cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.

    Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner that conveys a willingness to assist.
    Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

LEADERSHIP:
 Create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive  leadership and strong team orientation.
    Develop the team and encourage each member to do what needs to be done, correctly and efficiently. Get it right the first time.
    Communicates regularly with team toward goals and required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when goals or results are not met.
    Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required.
    Consistently uses appropriate established channels of communication.
    Conduct team meetings when necessary.
Must be able to perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, or Management.

Requirements:
    High School diploma (or GED).
    Minimum of 3 years of Offset Press equipment operation.
    Must have interpersonal and communication skills.
    Must possess basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures.

Physical Demands:
    This position requires prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or reaching, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, hearing and speaking.
    Frequent lifting in excess of 60 lbs is required.
    Must be able to hold, touch, feel and manipulate with hands product and equipment in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required.
    Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus as well as good eye-hand coordination.
    Must be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary to meet customer product needs.
 

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)