Press Assistant Trainee - Night Shift

Sabert Corporation

Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Flexo press
Die-cutter
Anilox rolls
Ink
Coating
Varnish
Zahn cup
Ink pumps
Doctor blades

About the role

Description

Press Assistant is responsible for assisting the Press Operator in setting up and operating a Flexo Press to produce print on label rolls as well as being able to operate a press or die-cutter with basic blank or simple color products safely and effectively.

Operations

· Setup and verify the placement of specified anilox rolls, setting print cylinders in proper print stages, filling ink, and the proper material at the press

· Setup and verify the placement of the correct inks, coating, and varnish

· Setup and verify correct plate and registration, unwind position, size/height/width during make ready

· Load proper film onto unwind

· Fill ink pumps, secures hoses, and transfers ink to designated printing unit

· Set ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer

· Lift and transport ink kits as necessary

· Evaluate and monitor color and defects during the run and adjust accordingly

· Evaluate and adjust register during make-ready and run

· Proper monitoring, upkeep, change and disposal of doctor blades

· Assist operator in matching printed ink samples to color standards at prescribed intervals

· Watch web for problems during operator absence and reacts accordingly

· Secure materials for impending jobs as production activity allows

· Return ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached

· Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

· Report any safety concerns to management immediately

Quality Control

· Verify adequate number of feet have been run to satisfy the order quantity

· Check for defects and correct side to print on using base film guide

· Check ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency

Maintenance

· Maintain accurate weight records

· Maintain adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenishes unwind material as required

· Clean equipment and keep work area neat and organized

Reporting and Record Keeping

· Document ink viscosities at prescribed intervals

· Verify all job-related items (job bag and contents, Flexo Inspection Verification signoffs, Job History Sheet, press and press area clean, etc.) are complete prior to next job

· Record of all data and comments regarding position of colors, plates, and anilox rolls on the ink history sheet

Compliance/Other tasks

· Comply with all company policies and procedures including GMP, PPE, HACCP, LOTO, and JSA regulations.

· Responsible for ensuring, where applicable, the product safety, quality, regulatory compliance and legality of all products produced and sold.

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position

About Sabert Corporation

Manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions.

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