Gallus Label Master Flexo Operator at Quad

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad Packaging is seeking a Gallus Label Master Flexo Press Operator for our Spartanburg, SC location who can work a second or third-shift schedule.  

2 pm – 10 pm ( M-F) - including overtime as needed.  -  $1.50 shift premium

10 pm – 6 am (Sun-Thurs) - including overtime as needed - $1.00 shift premium

Essential Functions of this position include:

• Prepare for Operation - Access job ticket information and set up a flexographic printing press to produce labels and other products to customer specifications.  Ensure the machine is adequately stocked with the correct raw materials for each job. 
• Operate Flexographic Press - Operate assigned equipment within Company safety standards and department SOPs to produce printed products according to customer specifications.  Continually monitor supply levels of inks, paper, and other required materials to add as needed.  Make routine adjustments as needed to maintain print quality and correct any issues as soon as possible.
• Perform Troubleshooting & Maintenance - Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed.  Perform basic maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
• Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and other required documentation.  Perform visual quality checks of the product throughout the printing process to ensure customer satisfaction.  Flag bad product for removal from job run.  Cut samples from each job and compare them to product standards to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

• Knowledge of the setup and operation of a Gallus Label Master flexographic printing press is preferred. 
• Mechanical aptitude and skills to perform troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems for root causes and determine solutions.
• Ability to organize one's schedule and tasks for efficient workflow and production.
• Ability to perform tasks with room for personal interpretation; problem-solving involves a supervisor when needed.
• Ability to count accurately, along with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numerical data.
• Ability to use measuring equipment to determine substrate sizes, etc. 

Working Conditions include:

• Requires work with moving mechanical parts.
• Requires work in a noisy, fast-paced environment where forklifts and other machinery are used.
• Requires work at risk of electrical shock.