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Press Operator

Job in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01440, USA
Listing for: Garlock Flexibles
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Press Operator - Work Location Norcross, GA

Job Summary:

To completely set up and operate a printing press and to train helpers and press operator trainees.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Workers in this position are responsible for quality, production goals and their press helper. This does not include the discipline or performance evaluation of the helper.
  • Set up and operate press which includes analysis of printed sample to sample provided to ensure job being produced is correct.
  • Assist press helper in loading rolls of raw material and unloading rolls of finished materials. Oversee other duties of helper, including housekeeping and any training.
  • Work together with Supervisor/Manager to reduce product waste.
  • Responsible for on-going training of operator trainees
  • Complete tasks in adequate time limits, as to meet press daily goal and schedule needs.
  • Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP's) and any job or department specific SOP's.
    • SOP's may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
      • Employee Health and Safety
      • SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
      • SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's
  • Must work within productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
  • Special Projects & other duties as necessary
Supervisory Responsibilities:

(if any)

Supervise that Press Helpers duties are performed and completed

Qualifications:
  • Mechanical aptitude / math skills
  • Understanding of color charts - ability to check samples
  • Understanding color laydown and overprint
  • Read and understand docket information
  • Analytical ability
  • Training skills / communication skills to train helpers and operator trainees
  • Operation of a printing press
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail is essential.
Other knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
  • Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
  • Must be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Physical Demands:
  • Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs intermittently for up to 5 ft.
  • Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs intermittently
  • Standing for extended periods. (consistently - 70-80%)
  • Bending, twisting and reaching (intermittently
    -60-70%)
  • Push/pull of up to 100 lbs. (occasionally - 20-30%)
  • Extensive use of hands and fingers
  • Extensive time on feet, walking/ standing
  • Use of step ladders, (if needed)
Working Conditions:
  • Working 12 hr. shifts.
  • Ability to work in a non-air conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and cool conditions during winter months. (consistently)
  • May have excessive walking at times up to 85% of shift
  • Work around solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing.
  • Work in tight places at random times.
  • Follow all safety regulations and rules at all times, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE):
    • Steel tip boots or shoes
    • Gloves
    • Back Belt
    • Hearing protection
    • Safety glasses
    • Cut resistant gloves/solvent gloves
    • Hairnets and beard nets
  • This position is a "safety sensitive" position. Individuals in this position are required to submit to post-incident drug and alcohol testing. (Buffalo, York, Bristol, Lakeville only, not applicable in Aurora)
Environment:
  • Concrete floors
Mental Effort Requirements:
  • Concentration on print
  • Attention to detail
  • Patience
  • Ability to keep pace with machine
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