Interstate Packaging

Printing Press Operator Flexographic 2nd Shift

Interstate Packaging  •  Springfield, TN (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Springfield, TN 37172

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 2nd ShiftThe Flexographic Printing Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining narrow web flexographic printing presses to produce high-quality labels and printed materials that meet customer specifications. This position plays a critical role in ensuring production efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety by monitoring press performance, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and following established quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to producing exceptional work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

QualificationsQualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous experience operating flexographic printing presses or similar manufacturing equipment preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
  • Ability to read and interpret work orders, job specifications, and production documents.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to read measuring devices such as rulers and tape measures.
  • Ability to accurately distinguish colors and identify print quality variations.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Basic computer skills for production reporting and data entry.
  • Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, and weekends as business needs require.
Interstate Packaging

About Interstate Packaging

Interstate Packaging is a flexible packaging print and conversion manufacturer offering end-to-end capabilities serving the needs of a wide variety of flexible packaging clients. Interstate Packaging will partner with your company for development and brand management to provide you with packaging that commands attention.

Interstate Packaging is located on a 25 acre campus comprising of approximately 200 employees. For over 50 years Interstate Packaging has been on the leading edge with technology and innovations in the printing and packaging industry.

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING CAPABILITIES

Sizes from 52" to 59"

10 colors with Reregistration capabilities

PE monolayers/coextrusions, OPP,PET, Metalized, Mylon

High-quality process printing

Two and tree layer solventless laminations

High-speed slitting/rewinding with count verification and inspection capabilities

NARROW WEB CAPABILITIES

*Sizes from 10" to 26"

*10 colors plus 2 silkscreens

*Pressure-sensitive papers and films and foil sachet stock

*Hot stamping/cold foils

DIGITAL PRINTING

Substrates: 0.5 to 18pt Pressure-sensitive, paperboard, and unsupported films

*Image Size: 12.48”web and 38.58”repeat

*7 Color Expanded Gamut

*Up to 180 lpi

*Inline Densitometer

*In Line Priming

*Perfect Registration

*Finishing Line, die-cutting, slitting, UV Varnish, over lamination

FINISHING

Bags

Zipper / Flange or String

•Hanger hooks

•Resalable tape

•Permanent tape

•Wicketed: wire/staple pack/spool/hot needle/plastic

•Die cuts

•Top fill / bottom fill

•Tear notch

•V-notch

Pouches

Sizes up to 59”web

•Materials: polyester/poly, nylon/poly, paper/poly/foil/poly, co-extrusions

•Barriers: moisture, oxygen, aroma, static

•Stand-up

*3 side seal

*Side gusset

•Zippers delivered open for filling

*Pouch on wickets

GRAPHICS CAPABILITIES

*Computer to Plate Digital Platemaking

*ESKO 4835 CDI with Optics 80 Productivity

*Closed Loop Solvent Processing

•Over 85% of solvent recovered through distillation.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
White Bluff, Tennessee
Year Founded
1969
Website
interstatepkg.com
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