#2 Operator in Press - 1st shift

We are hiring a Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #2 Press Operator, you will be responsible for working as a Mid-Level Operator on our Core Publishing Solutions team. You will be operating state of the art offset and digital web presses. For this role, you would also be eligible for $2,500 in bonuses for 90 days in this role.  

Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota
1st shift – 6:30 am – 2:30 pm
Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About the Role: In this opportunity as a #2 Press Operator, you will be responsible for:   

• Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements
• Performing or delegating set-up tasks
• Monitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality product
• Performing moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment
• Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off
• Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventive maintenance; involving Maintenance as needed
• Using computer-based workflow applications to manage files
• Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc
• Accurately marking, verifying, and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy
• Providing work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstream
• Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture
• Performing training as needed
• Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures
• Implementing, performing and sustaining housekeeping procedures to maintain work area and equipment
• Participating in project teams as needed.
• Recommending and implementing process improvements
• Filling in for other Operators as needed including covering absences or breaks

About You:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred
• Experience leading and training others
• Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery
• Strong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issues
• Solid understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvement
• Competent with rulers and measurement
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders
• Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Regularly standing walking, crouching, bending, reaching and kneeling

What’s in it for you:

• Compensation: $2,500 in bonuses 3 months of employment
• Learning & Development: On-the-job coaching & learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs, tuition reimbursement
• Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage with benefits are effective day one, 3 weeks vacation, 6 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 float days, uniform and laundry service, 401(K)
• Perks: Social events & activities, 2 paid volunteer workdays a year, gym reimbursement, cell phone discounts

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