Post Press Operator

The Standard Group, a premier print management and marketing logistics company, is seeking a Post Press Operator to help grow our team in our Print and Technology Center in Lititz, PA. The primary purpose of the Post Press Operator position is to convert flat press sheets to the finished product as specified on the job ticket. This can include cutting, folding, stitching, die cutting, and any other processes associated with the post press.

The Standard Group offers a salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and 401K. Background checks may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates the various post press machines to produce a job in an efficient an timely manner while meeting the customer's and TSG’s quality standards.
• Checks work and assumes responsibility for accuracy and quality before passing the job on to the next step.
• Follows company schedule for lubrication and routine maintenance of post press equipment. Cleans and replaces component parts of the post press equipment according to schedule and as required. Performs emergency maintenance, when necessary.
• Reports unusual wear, machine noises, and other faults of the post press equipment to the Post Press Manager.
• Delivers the job in the correct manner as specified by the customer. Can include packing and batching.
• Complies with company Current Best Operating Methods and policies for equipment operation.
• Complies with all policies in the employee handbook and all relevant local, state, federal, and OSHA safety regulations, including hearing protection, lock out tag out, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment .
• Complies with company and manufacturer’s safety requirements for operating post press equipment. Uses proper procedures to ensure that safety devices are working (e.g. guards).
• Follows company recommended techniques for lifting, stacking, manipulating, and handling materials.
• Maintains a clean work area by properly storing supplies and materials, removing waste, keeping areas surrounding worksite clean, and cleaning and storing tools.
• Follows company procedures for storing raw materials, work in process, and finished products.
• Applies procedures and techniques used to minimize paper waste and spoilage and waste disposal in post press and finishing operations (e.g. trim, makeready, and spoilage).
• Properly accounts for materials and time worked to appropriate jobs using the Shop Floor Data Entry system. Documents additional job information when required.
• Performs various other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Post Press Manager.

Equipment Used:

Cutters, folders, stitcher, die cutter, laminator, multibinder, shrink wrapper, drill, tab cutter, round corner, hand stitchers, scale, hand truck, utility knife, tape dispenser, and any other equipment assigned to the post press.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

The Post Press Operator must be able to set up, run, and maintain any of the machines in the post press. Must understand the work flow and sequence of production operations in the post press and shipping departments. Must also understand the characteristics of common types of packaging materials and the factors which affect their quality for use in cartons and containers. Thorough understanding of how paper characteristics affect binding and folding as well as the impact of input quality on the binding and finishing process (e.g. imposition, layout, customer furnished materials, etc.). Knowledge of the internal and external product identification systems (e.g. skids, bags, bar codes, etc.). Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and converting fractions into decimals and vice-versa. Ability to solve ratios and proportions from job ticket, read and calculate weight measurements. Must be able to read and estimate measurements of time, apply rounding and estimating to solve paper and material problems, and read and use a ruler, tape, or other calibrated scale to measure various lines and stacks of materials. Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment. Good problem solving skills to be able to recognize, identify, analyze, generate alternatives, and communicate with others about problem situations.