Press Expediter

Job Summary:

The Press Expediter serves as a key support role within the Flexo department, ensuring presses have the materials, tooling, and resources needed to operate efficiently. This position is responsible for job staging, inventory organization, press-side support, and maintaining a clean and organized production environment to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.   

SHIFT:  Monday - Friday, 5:45am - 2:15pm

Job Description:  

• Review job tickets to verify all required production components are available and ready for manufacturing. 
• Ensure proofs, samples, and all supporting documentation are included with each job ticket. 
• Inspect printing plates for flaws, damage, or any issues that could impact production quality. 
• Pre-stage all materials and components required for production, including print cylinders, mounted plates, stock, inks, tooling, and any other job-specific requirements. 
• Communicate staging status to supervisors and proactively identify missing materials or components that may impact production schedules. 
• Assist press operators as needed after staging priorities have been completed to support production efficiency and maximize press uptime. 
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and organized storage locations for production components, tooling, and consumable supplies. 
• Return all production materials and components to their designated storage locations upon completion of each job. 
• Maintain press-side organization and perform general housekeeping duties, including cleaning equipment, emptying waste containers, sweeping, and supporting overall plant cleanliness and safety. 
• Advise supervisors when additional support is needed to maintain organization, inventory accuracy, or storage capacity. 
• Respect and cooperate with coworkers, contributing to a positive team environment and assisting others in achieving departmental objectives. 
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations. 
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes, workplace organization, and operational efficiency. 
• Work overtime and temporarily adjust work schedules as required to support business needs. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.    

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• One plus year previous pressroom experience 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

• Previous Flexo experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Basic mathematics skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions. 
• Ability to communicate/understand written as well as oral instructions. 
• Ability to work on complex jobs in a fast paced, quality focused environment. 
• Ability to use problem-solving skills in producing jobs effectively. 
• Reliability through attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstation. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 Pounds.   
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects and distinguish colors.   
• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.   
• Manual dexterity for repetitive work.   
• Frequent walking and standing.   
• Chemicals: YES – PPE Provided 
• Travel: N/A 

The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.