Delta Press Operator

We believe that the best companies do far more than offer excellent products and services. The best companies focus on a larger purpose, and they create life-long opportunities for their team. Meyers is dedicated to being this kind of company. We design and manufacture sustainable packaging, product labels, retail displays, and more. And through this work, we create a better future for people, products, and the planet. We are looking for a Delta Press Operator who is willing to innovate, learn, and grow with us.

As a company dedicated to building a better future for people, the Delta Press Operator plays an integral role in the success of our company and our mission.

Operator Responsibilities

• Perform job order review to ensure job requirements are known and understood.
• Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications.
• Monitor product quality during production runs. Check product quality against drawing and established quality standards. Take action to correct any problems.
• Troubleshoot and correct most press operating problems.
• Perform routine press maintenance, upkeep and cleaning.
• Complete accurately all related job paperwork.
• Maintain acceptable productivity standards while minimizing raw material waste.
• Assist R&D and Production teams in researching and developing new applications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to understand and apply detailed instructions, completing detailed work precisely.
• Shop math skills including fractions, percentages and precise measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance and quality standards.
• Ability to meet physical demands of job including the ability to stand for extended periods of time; use of hands/dexterity; stoop, kneel, lift, carry, push and pull. Close and distant vision, accurate color perception, and peripheral vision are critical.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow safety standards.
• Good record of job performance, attendance and punctuality.
• Proven interpersonal, communications and listening skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities and change.
• Computer literate.
• Familiar with basic hand tools and inspection equipment such as calipers both dial and digital.
• Good problem solver.
• Knowledge of paper stocks, inks and related materials/techniques used in the printing industry
• Experience in the flexographic printing environment is an asset

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School general education or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) plus years of recent experience as a Label (flexographic) Press Operator in a high-quality, commercial printing company.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, follow verbal and written instructions, and perform basic mathematical calculations dealing with weights and dimensions.
• Must test in the normal range for color on vision exam, and satisfactorily pass pre-employment physical, drug, and skills tests.

In addition to competitive wages, Meyers offers a rich benefits package for our full-time employees (30+ hours a week) including health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan and match, generous paid time off, 10 holidays, profit sharing, exercise room and much more!

Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.