Label Press Operator

Summary

The Label Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining label printing presses to produce high-quality labels according to customer specifications and company standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate flexographic, or rotary label printing presses.
• Read and interpret job tickets and specifications to determine press setup and production requirements.
• Monitor press operations to ensure quality and consistency throughout the run.
• Mix inks, install printing plates or cylinders, and adjust press settings such as tension, color registration, and speed.
• Perform quality checks on printed labels for alignment, color accuracy, clarity, and defects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve press issues including jams, misfeeds, or color inconsistencies.
• Perform routine maintenance on printing equipment and ensure cleanliness and safety of the work area.
• Complete production logs and report output, downtime, and quality issues.
• Collaborate with team members including quality control, finishing, and shipping to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and company procedures.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Communicates in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, and others with whom we may work.
• Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, management, and others with whom we may work. Contribute to a successful workgroup and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
• Other duties as assigned during the course of employment. 

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively and safely operate forklift, pallet jack, computer, computer mouse, printer, marking machine with foot pedals
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of experience operating label printing presses (e.g., Mark Andy, Nilpeter, HP Indigo, etc.) preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to distinguish color variations and read fine print.
• Familiarity with different substrates, inks, and finishing techniques (e.g., die-cutting, laminating).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

Work is performed in an office environment (constant 67-100%) and requires seldom (0-10%) movement into a warehouse environment.