Digital Press Operator - 2nd Shift (5 Day/8 Hour)

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Digital Operator is responsible for the set-up and safe operation of the digital printing press (Landa) and the lazer cutter (Sei) and related equipment. The operator ensures the highest quality product is produced at the lowest possible cost, while meeting or exceeding customer requirements and following company policies and procedures.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely sets up and operates the machine ensuring product is produced to quality standards and customer specifications while minimizing waste and increasing productivity.
• Consistently follows all Safety Procedures and engages in various safety related activities to improve workplace and product safety. 
• Reads and evaluates job tickets; identifies and selects correct substrates for each job. 
• Monitors production throughout the run, making adjustments as necessary and maximizing run speeds. 
• Responsible for troubleshooting equipment, making minor adjustments, completing basic repairs, and performing preventative maintenance.
• Evaluates and ensures quality, color control, color standards, and correct scoring for all items produced.
• Works closely with Customer Service, Sales and Customers to ensure print and production standards are being met to customer expectations. 
• Completes all required quality checks to ensure product meets all physical and visual requirements.
• Operates material handling equipment to move loads in and out of work area; completes pre-flight checklist and ensures all tools and raw materials are ready and set up for jobs.
• Actively participates in customer demonstrations including press checks to showcase capabilities and educate others.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and corrects potential drying, curing or cutting/scoring problems that arise.
• Recommends optimal strategies and ideas for efficient use of materials, equipment and scheduling.
• Communicates job specific information to internal customers.
• Actively stays updated on technology and/or system upgrades and industry trends; assists in evaluating and updating the department’s Standard Operating Procedures as necessary.
• Operates Spectrophotometer during make-ready and run on digital press; works with color curves to achieve desired color on each production run.
• Tracks and inventories all consumables and completes necessary paperwork.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Provides support as needed in other departments to ensure customer and business needs are met.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent; minimum one year experience in an operations / production role; machine operation experience is preferred; Knowledge of print and color management is a plus; must have experience and a working knowledge of computers utilizing technology or production software; mechanical aptitude and skills required. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.