Finishing Press Operator

The Finishing Press Operator is responsible for converting printed material into finished pressure sensitive labels and other packaging products. The initial printed material is die-cut and may require additional processes such as laminating, varnishing, slitting, foil, and embossing. When the Finishing Press Operator is done with a job, the label or packaging product is now ready to be packed and shipped to the customer.

This position is non-exempt and operates on a rotating swing shift (between 1 st and 2 nd shift.)

Core Responsibilities And Duties

• Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, you will produce finished labels at specified output speeds.
• Throughout the label finishing process, you are responsible for ensuring the finished product meets our high-quality standards and any issues are addressed accordingly.
• Following our Standard Operating Procedures, you will ensure that jobs are produced accurately and efficiently.
• You will perform basic press maintenance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• With assistance from your team leadership, you will at times perform basic repairs to your machine as needed.
• Working with your team leadership you will tackle other duties as assigned or needed.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• You are comfortable navigating a computer and basic software use.
• You have an eye for detail and accuracy in your work.
• You are a team player and strive to get along with others.
• You take initiative and have an open-mind and a willingness to learn new things.
• You enjoy a fast-paced environment and can adapt well to changing tasks.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous printing experience a plus but not required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Press operators should be willing and able to routinely lift to 60lbs, including overhead when loading or transporting material on and off the machines.
• Press operators should be willing and able to stand for 8+ hours during their scheduled shifts.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, turning, stooping, reaching and other maneuvers including walking are required in this role.
  
  

Finishing Press Operator Schedule Information

• Full-time, non-exempt (Hourly)
• Monday – Friday
• Rotating swing shift, every 2 weeks between 1 st and 2 nd shifts.
  
  

1 st shift hours are 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2 nd shift hours are 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• Overtime as business needs warrant, which may include Saturdays
  
  

Why work here?

Benefits

At Blue Label, we are a community of like-minded individuals working together for a common goal, our customers. On top of an awesome company culture that welcomes innovation and teamwork we offer the following perks and benefits:

• Medical and Dental benefits effective from day one
• Life Insurance, Long and short-term disability, and vision insurance are offered after you start
• Generous PTO that increases with your tenure - plus 9 paid company holidays
• Sick leave in addition to your PTO
• Paid Maternity and Parental leave
• Generous company paid 401k contributions (4% per paycheck)
• Annual profit sharing
• Education and tuition reimbursement
• Shift differential pay for 2 nd and 3 rd shift
• Our production environment is climate controlled, which means our employees stay comfortable year-round!