Offset Press Operator Job at WestRock, Marion, NC

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  • WestRock
  • Marion, NC

Job Description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time 

Offset Press Operator  - Marion, NC

Nightshift 


What we offer:  

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
  • 401K with company match
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays 
  • Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
  • Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.



The Opportunity:

The Offset Press Operator is accountable for all aspects of press performance; will lead, give directions to and monitor work of Assistant Press Operators and functions of feeder and jogger. Makes ready and operates sheet-fed offset printing press to print single and multicolor copy from lithographic plates.

  • Records sheet counts and perform line clearance.
  • Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock s pecifications, colors, and special printing instructions.
  • Verifies copy to customer approval or signed color standard.
  • Sets plates and fountains to provide correct in thickness on rollers; saves plate setting to computer.
  • Fills ink and dampening solution fountains and adjusts controls to regulate flow of ink and dampening solution to plate cylinder.
  • Applies packing sheets to blanket cylinder to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder.
  • Loads or removes printing plates and installs and locks coating plates in position.
  • Starts press and examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration.
  • Set up scanning densitometer and saves settings.
  • Understands how to achieve color by using the spectrophotome ter.
  • Makes adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density.
  • Removes and cleans coating plates, printing blankets, and cylinders.
  • Will assist in the repair and preventative maintenance of press.
  • Will serve as a trainer for the Press Operator B and C positions.
  • Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
  • Performs all duties according to established safety policy, including wearing all required PPEs to perform duties.
  • This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
  • Will be responsible for other duties as assigned by Printing Manager or Shift Supervisor.



What you need to succeed:

  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
  • 1- 2-year work-related experience in a manufacturing environment running a multiple color printing press and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurements.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Good problem-solvin g skills
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.


Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift,

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