Post Press Operator I - 2nd Shift

Circle Graphics is the world’s foremost producer of grand and large-format digital graphics. We are an industry leader in creating innovative products for outdoor advertising, business signage, wall decor, art reproduction, and the professional photography and art communities.

Our combined 280,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities across the United States house over 70 grand and large format digital printers, custom automated finishing equipment, and coating capabilities to produce printed recyclable materials up to 16 ft. wide. Our prepress department processes more than 20,000 files per day with the aid of proprietary software automation tools. We operate around-the-clock, 7 days a week to deliver extraordinary customer service, and print over 300 million square feet of material annually. We specialize in industry leading innovations accompanied by world class service.

Job Description Overview:  Post-Press Operator I

I. Position Mission

Post-Press Operator I has the primary responsibility to work in the manufacturing process of the organization.  This position is responsible for safety, quality, and throughput. They are also required to perform laborious duties producing products in a timely manner, either through a manual or machine-based process.  Post-Press Operator I employees must be able to perform work duties that include repetitive heavy lifting in a fast-paced work environment for sustained periods of time (at least 12 hours). 

II. Organizational Structure

Functional Area

Production

Immediate Supervisor

Production Manager

Subordinates (functionally)

Other key interfaces (relationship)

Vice President OOH Operations

Production Management

All Employees in general

Working Environment  and Physical Demands

Fast-paced production environment.  Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting (weights up to 50 lbs) and stretching.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate manufacturing equipment.  Requires a normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.  Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.  The environment is not climate controlled.  Equipment in the working area operates with the use of magnets which may interfere with cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD’s). 

FLSA Status

This is a full-time position requiring consistent dependable attendance.  This position is not exempt from overtime. 

III. Tasks description – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

GENERAL LABOR: 80% of position responsibility

At the direction of the Lead(s) or Production Manager(s); complete all duties as assigned

Maintain focus on safety, ensuring self and other team members are following safety policies and adhering to PPE standards

Ensure all products are being produced to a high level of quality

Be working at a pace consistent with any established throughput rates and/or cycle times

Be working at all times, either performing duties to complete orders or maintaining housekeeping/5S

Communicate all concerns, issues or observations related to safety, quality or continuous improvement to lead(s) or manager(s)

Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or best practices

Appropriately manage timecard and schedule

Must be able to perform repetitive heavy lifting tasks for a period of at least 12 hours

EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING: 10% of position responsibility

Conduct basic troubleshooting of production equipment

Work with leads and maintenance technicians on appropriate repairs of all equipment

Work with leads to ensure basic maintenance and cleanliness of all production equipment

Communicate machine downtime to leads and assist with the repair as needed

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: 10% of position responsibility

Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Production Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all improvement initiatives

Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Production Manager(s) and Lead(s) on all cost savings initiatives.

Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively

IV. Additional Task and Responsibilities

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Work directly with the Production Manager(s) or Lead(s) on special projects as needed. 

V. Skills, Intellectual Demands and Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience

Preferred general production experience

48 hours of experience (on-site at Circle Graphics) performing repetitive heavy lifting duties

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

   Fit for doing laborious work for 12-hour shifts

   Willing to work on a rotating shift, for long hours and overtime as necessary

   Willing to learn and put in best efforts for production

   Quality minded

   Safety focused

   Team player

   Capable to working in demanding situations when required

   Able to lift and carry up to 49lbs unassisted and 50+ lbs. with an assist

   Must be able to communicate effectively (Some areas/job functions may require English)

   Must be able to pass fit for duty physical

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to take direction

Must be able to work as a team

Work under compressed timelines and other resource limitations

Must be flexible to learn other duties and positions within the organization and perform these duties at the direction of the Production Manager or Lead