Job Description

Press Feeder Operator

 

Company: 

Sheridan Grand Rapids

Department: 

Press Room

Reports To: 

Production Supervisor

Date Approved: 

8/31/2024

 

 

Assist Operator in production of heat-set web printed materials and maintenance of web presses while continually learning machine operations and printing technique.

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Read and understand work order verifying correct substrate, bind type, ink color, and run lengths.

• Order substrate while considering the needs of the oncoming shift.

• Set up stacker and bundler to send adequate and well identified bundles to bindery

• Understand substrate – weights, PPI, size, grain direction, coating, marking and storage

• Load correct substrate into the machine while tracking slab-off, waste consumption and return weights.

• Learn all phases of the press operation

• Ensure bundles conform to bindery needs including proper identification

• Be sure all waste is disposed of properly including printed and blank substrate.

• See that all skids are safely stacked and wrapped before leaving press area.

• Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.

• Assist Operator as needed.

• Run press effectively in temporary absence of Operator

• Assist maintenance personnel with machine repair

• Exercise initiative, ask questions and look for ways of improving productivity

• Keep area safe and clean

• Adequately communicate with oncoming shift

• Perform end of shift duties leaving area ready for oncoming shift.

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Basic math skills, add subtract, and ability to use a measuring device.

• Basic problem-solving skills.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with the following software packages or programs:

• Microsoft Office, Flex and PrintStream at beginning level

• Effective email and electronic communication skills are preferred

• Ability to work with the following tools or machinery

• Pallet jack

• Paper Turning Disc

• Knives: razor, hand, slab-off skives

• Pallet wrap holder

• Vacuum lift

• Plate bender

• Plate carts

• Hand tools

• Grease guns/ air hose nozzles

• Shaft handling cart

 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently, 20lbs constantly

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 lbs. in all directions

• Constantly be able to work in the work activities

• Moving to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another,

• Communicating with others to exchange information,

• Operating machine and/or power tools

• Work in noisy environments

• Occasionally be able to do the listed activities

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like

• Moving self in different position to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight spaces

• Remain in stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

• Work in high temperatures, small and/or enclosed spaces

 

 CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at 616-818-4396