ASSISTANT PRESS OPERATOR

DEPARTMENT : LABELS

Iconex is the leading provider of solutions essential to daily commerce. We are the iconic inventor and continued leader in receipts, and we connect people and goods through superior labelling and tracking technology.

Building upon our unique tradition of innovation, we are creating the next generation of business process improvements. Iconex (www.

iconex.com) is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Operator supports the set up and operation of a press or coater as well as support equipment; Supports preparation of work zone and components before setups and during operation;

Supports loading and unloading of components during setup; Obtains cardboard packaging, forms boxes, prints labels, packs finished material into boxes, and seals entire unit when finished.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), standards, regulations, and rules

Direct participation in EHS training, safety observations, and hazard identification

Seeks and proactively implements Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through teamwork and CI process participation

Proactively monitor and document product quality during all phases of operations

Identifies and loads or unloads raw materials and finished goods (ex : PS Stock, Paper, Boxes, Cores)

Builds & labels boxes and pallets, then packs and seals as needed

Moves pallets, stacks them, and shrink wraps in preparation for shipment

Operates fan folder, sheeter, bagger, tape machine, turret, or other finishing equipment

Directly supports the setup of the press / coater and the turret / sheeter / folder or other finishing equipment

Preparation, testing, and application of adhesives, inks, releases, or other chemistry to support operations

Measure and adjust pH, viscosity, and color of ink, varnish, adhesive, or other chemistry.

Mount printing plates and dies onto cylinders

Assemble components to be put on prep carts to expedite machine setup

Select, identify, insert, and remove plates, aniloxes or gravure cylinders from presses as well as components from turrets or finishing equipment

Properly clean & store aniloxes, gravure cylinders, or printing plates

Read and understand job instructions and supporting documentation

Cover a running machine during breaks or extended gaps during the day

Maintain 6S housekeeping standards of work zones and walkways

Directly supports training and cross training of other coworkers

Supports inspection and rework of materials as needed

Contributes to a team effort by proactively assisting coworkers

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Manufacturing experience preferred

High School Diploma or GED

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Basic computer and math skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Ability to read scale within 1 / 64

Ability to enter data legibly and accurately into forms as well as computers

Ability to read, write, interpret, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos. Examples include safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and operating manuals

Ability to read and understand work orders and ask questions

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and all levels of management

Ability to work as a team with others to meet business requirements

Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

Regular exposure to manufacturing environment with one or more unpleasant hazardous conditions including but not limited to exposure to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals more than 50% of the work time.

Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs multiple times per day

Ability to repetitively lift 25 lbs frequently

Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time

Other physical demands include climbing, crouching, bending, reaching, stooping, etc.

Continuous contact with other people requiring communications via face-to-face, orally by telephone and various written methodologies

Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently and / or 20lbs of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Standing : Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time

Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing : Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.

Visual Acuity : Able to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Attendance and Punctuality are essential.

EEO Statement

Iconex enthusiastically engages with our communities of employees and customers every day. Iconex values diversity throughout the organization, not only because it is inherently the right thing to do, but also because we believe diversity gives greater perspective and insight to the world we live in and the customers we serve.

Iconex is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, respected for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to maximize their full potential.

We believe in understanding and embracing differences among all people. This concept encompasses, but is not limited to, differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture, and physical ability.

Every individual at Iconex has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

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