Flexographic Print Operator || WR10 2JJ

Role: Flexographic Print Operator
Pay: £15p/h - £18.50p/h
Hours: 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am || 4 on & 4 off
Location: Pershore, WR10 2JJ

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Safety must always be a prime consideration and you are required to ensure that the safety of people, the environment and our products are never compromised
You have a responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to take reasonable care of yourself and other persons that may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, secure the health, safety, and welfare of your staff at work and protect, so far as is reasonably practicable, all others against risks to their health or safety arising from your work activities, those of their staff and ensure that your duties are discharged adequately. The responsibility to achieve the duty cannot be delegated. The tasks required to discharge them can be delegated; assistance and support can be obtained; but the responsibility remains with you
Setting up and printing high quality designs up to 8 colours onto Flexible plastic substrates and paper
Maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and productivity to make sure efficient day to day running of wide web flexographic printing press
Ensure that press speeds are optimised, maximising uptime and minimising downtime. Continually checking on safe and efficient operation
Following an appropriate trouble shooting activity escalate maintenance issues
Pro-active approach so the print machine always runs smoothly; observe the process and spot any issues that may arise, assess, evaluate root cause and use problem-solving skills to correct and rectify
Report issues to the Quality department that may affect output throughout the shift
Maintain good housekeeping on the press and surrounding areas – 5S auditing
Maintain stock levels of all necessary materials to fulfil the shift efficiently
Dealing with solvent- based inks
Have the experience and knowledge to provide support and training to any new starters or personnel
Responsible for basic maintenance and cleaning of print machinery
Comprehensive handover carried out after every shiftPerson Specification

Previous experience of flexographic print minimum of 3-5 years
Knowledge of Lamination and Slitting processes
Experience of mounting process
Follow BRC Code of Practice
Good attention to detail and an ability to problem solve and work on own initiative
Must be able to work as part of a team
Manage and deal with change in a fast moving and demanding environment whilst still maintaining standards set within the business
Contribute to the continuous improvement activity
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