Print Press Operator

A division of Balcan Innovations Inc., Balcan Packaging is dedicated to the manufacture, sale and distribution of high-quality technical films and flexible packaging products throughout North America. For more than 50 years, Balcan Packaging's technical expertise and commitment to quality have enabled it to develop an extensive catalogue of tailor-made solutions that protect and promote its customers' products.

These positions operate on a 12 hour shift, 2, 2, 3, rotation. Night shift earns a shift differential of $2.00/hr. Hours scheduled on the weekend have a differential of $1.50/hr for Saturdays and Sundays in addition to base hourly rate.

$1,500 signing bonus payable at 6- and 12- months of continuous employment.

Summary

The Print Press Operator is primarily responsible to manufacture blown film products and operates a multifunctional extrusion machine to perform various tasks in the transformation of plastic material into flexible packaging. Programming, adjustment and setting of machine parameters and tools are part of everyday life. In addition to adjustments between orders, the operator is responsible for preventive maintenance of the machine and assisting in the trouble shooting process as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem from time to time.

· A Press Operator repairs, runs and operates printing presses and is in charge of the entire production of printed materials from start to finish.

· Responsible for loading the press with paper and ink and adds any updates or repairs as needed.

· Ensures that the daily production schedules are followed

· Ensures that all production reports are filled out

· Ensures that finished product is recorded and tagged correctly

· Ensures all finished products is packaged and labeled as per docket specifications

· Notifies the Supervisor of any quality, scheduling conflicts, production shortages, docket discrepancies, or other issues that may affect customer delivery dates

· Performs scheduled quality inspections, ensures that quality standards are maintained at all times

· Assists in the set up of printing presses to ensure optimal quality and efficiencies are met

· Signs off on all orders before starting production using production sign off checklist

· Ensures that safety standards are met and maintained at all times

· Ensures that all company policies and procedures are followed at all times

· Ensures adequate production supplies are available at press side for current orders being run

· Maintains training objectives through the use of the training sign off sheet provided by the Supervisor

· Ensures all production equipment is maintained in a safe and good working order through effective use of Maintenance Work orders

· Use of production reporting system to ensure accuracy of data and labels.

· 5S and housekeeping

· Participate in continuous improvement projects.

· Expand knowledge on extrusion lines (and other equipment) through experience.

· Be able to operate in a team environment through proper communication and assisting each other during all steps of operation.

· Embrace the Balcan Culture and strive for success through the Balcan values.

· Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Safety & Security

· Customer Focus

· Team Player

· Quality

· Dependability

· Problem Solving

· Passion

· Integrity

Education and /or Experience

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

· One to three months related experience and/or training.

· Experience working with blown film or extrusion processes are a plus

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

· Mathematical ability necessary.

· Ability to work various shifts.

· Basic computer skills required.

Language Skills

English

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employees are required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Pulls hand trucks to lift and move 500lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee is working in an environment of fast moving equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Balcan USA encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated. Balcan adjusts its masking policy based on local case levels.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Were you recommended by a current or former Balcan employee? If so, please provide their name here.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Flexographic Print Press: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2 - $1,500