Prep Operator 3rd Shift

Company: The Kennedy Group
Location: Willoughby
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob LocationKennedy Group Inc - WILLOUGHBY, OHPosition TypeFull TimeSummaryThe Kennedy Group is a leading provider of labeling, promotional, tracking, and identification solutions for numerous industries, including consumer goods products, industrial, healthcare, and automotive. We are headquartered in our beautifully landscaped Willoughby, OH campus. Our 80,000 square foot facility is equipped with the most modern flexographic assets, providing an outstanding clean, safe, comfortable and efficient work environment. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including a fresh food market in our cafeteria.This position oversees the inventory and stages materials for flexographic presses, ensuring that all required supplies are press-side prior to production. Assists in set up of press equipment and inspects and restocks materials as needed. Previous printing experience in a flexographic environment is preferred, but training is available for candidates with strong mechanical ability.3rd Shift: Sunday Night Start with a 30-minute breakPrimary Responsibilities:

• Retrieves various materials from inventory (solvents, strainers, shop towels and other required supplies) and stages them at flexographic presses prior to production.
• Assists press operators with set-up, mounting inks, and plates onto presses, and aligning, replacing and un-mounting as required. Inspects incoming plates and rollers for damage and routine wear and cleans cylinders and rollers. Updates die and tooling lists and makes recommendations for replacements
• Re-inventories supplies after the job is completed, restocking materials as needed
• Conducts regular inventory of materials and provides requisition to Purchasing to maintain inventory levels and avoid production delays
• Maintains departmental housekeeping duties on a daily basis, keeping aisles and walkways clear of product in accordance with safety standards
• Ability to operate a tow motor for moving materials. Refers equipment repair needs to Maintenance.
• Maintains continual compliance with quality procedures and processes and makes recommendations to supervisor for process improvements
  Required Qualifications:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to work in a self-directed capacity for routine tasks
  • Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks and has high attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Post-secondary technical or vocational coursework
    • Experience within the printing industry
      BenefitsBenefits:
      • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
      • 401(k) with Company Match after 90 days
      • PTO/Vacation Time
      • Referral Incentive Program
      • Company-paid Life Insurance
      • Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
      • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
      • Optional Long-Term Disability
      • Health Savings Account
      • Flexible Spending Account
      • Professional Development Assistance
      • Employee Assistance Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement#IND123

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