Full time entry level operator/helper

Shift: 1st, 3rd: $18.75 Per Hour Responsible for: General housekeeping/clean up tasks to support 2 presses. Maintains supply levels of all support items for both presses. Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs general housekeeping duties such as; sweeping, mopping (wet - 8 lbs.), cleaning metal parts in the parts cleaning tray, scraping floors, throwing away dry trash, taking trash bags (10 lbs.) to the trash compactor, and helping other presses as needed. 2. Maintains supplies at press, ex: correct tape at each unit, materials on supply shelf, other items as directed by 1st, 2nd Operator. 3. Assists all team members in re-threading of the press. On presses 1 and 2 (units 6 and 7), wrap either lead paper or base paper around the web bar (press 1&2 - 6 lbs), and tape it. The press utility should watch that the web bar goes through the press safely. On presses 1 and 2 (units 1 through 5) and all of press 3, web up manually by cutting a 45-degree angle from the bottom of the paper on man side to the top of the paper on gear side and tape it then secure rigid leader cardboard. The paper is then pulled through the press by the rigid leader. 4. Make sure that all containers are properly labeled with the NFPA label, Flammable label, and an Identification label telling what is in it. This includes drums and buckets. 5. Builds doctor blades to the specifications that are needed by using a blade holder (23 lbs), backing blade, and the correct blade type. 6. Assists when changing impression rollers (260 lbs.) and furnishing rollers (61 lbs.) as needed. 7. Prepares and washes for reuse all items such as doctor blades, backing units, filter bag hose ends. This is done by disassembly of the items, soaking in the solvent cleaning tray at each press, then cleaning with use of solvent, rags, metal scrubbies. Clean out solvent tray and properly dispose of waste solvent in correct waste stream. 8. Washes up an ink station when the order is complete by flushing the unit with clean solvent, cleaning the cylinder, and wrapping it in styrofoam. Then the cylinder should be pulled out of the unit and transferred to a cylinder cart. The container of ink must also be disconnected from unit and returned to IDC. 9. Assists in the preparation of upcoming changeovers such as making sure blades (complete 23 lbs.) are made, setting up ink stations, and staging cylinder carts. {=html} 1. Qualifications: 2. Strong communication skills verbal and written. 3. Ability to work well in a Team environment. 4. Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and be able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. 5. 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. 6. Able to deal with all levels of management, both internal & external. 7. Must possess a positive professional attitude. 8. Proven commitment to safety 9. Comfort with working at heights. 10. Ability to read and understand manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams. 11. Attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills. 12. Must be self-motivated with excellent time management skills. 13. Ability to work with little or no supervision. 14. High attention to detail 15. Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment. {=html} 1. 4.0 Physical Demands Analysis The following tables detail the individual physical demands using the following six categories: Mobility, Strength, Upper Extremity Postural Activity, Sensory/Perceptual, Work Environment, and Conditions of Work. Overall strength requirement of Press Utility is classified as Medium- Heavy, indicating that the job involves 20-50 lbs performed frequently or significant Walking or Standing. 1 Physical demands: 2. Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs. 3. Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs. 4. Must be able to differentiate colors to match ink colors. 5. Flexibility to bend/stoop, squat, and kneel repetitively during shift. 6. Ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for a shift. 7. Ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for a shift. 8. Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant for a shift. {=html} 1. Personal Protective Equipment: {=html} 1. Safety glasses with side shields 2. Gloves (appropriate for the hazard of the specific task) 3. Gloves (appropriate for the hazard of the specific task) butyl gloves for use with cleaning solvent, M-Pyrol, isobutyl acetate and ethyl acetate or other solvents 4. Ear protection (caps, plugs, or muffs as per employee preference) pressroom. 5. Grounding straps for all solvent or liquid containers 6. Safety shoes