Print Press Operator

Fibertex Personal Care is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of spunbond/spunmelt nonwoven fabrics for the hygiene industry. Throughout our Innowo Print business, we possess a unique print technology, where colors and images are printed directly on many types of nonwoven materials. In Asheboro, North Carolina we print on nonwoven and provide our customers with key components for baby diapers, feminine care, and adult incontinence care products.

In the Fibertex Personal Care Group, trust and reliability are our most precious assets. We behave in a professional and responsible manner both in business and society in general. We take pride in our reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employee’s use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and off the most effective services and products in the industry.

Position Summary

As a Print Press Operator you will set-up the print job, operate the press, perform quality tests and measurements, dispense inks, and maintain the print press to produce printed materials that meet the stringent standards set by our customers.

Responsibilities

• Work in a quality conscious manner and adhere to Fibertex high quality standards.
• Perform quality tests and measurements consistently and thoroughly, with attention to detail.
• Assist in production activities associated with machine setup, operation, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and ink dispensing.
• Prepare printing inks, cores, and stage nonwoven for each print job.
• Clean aniloxes and sleeves used in production.
• Use hand scanners and computers to document measurements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving in the production. Participate in ongoing training and development.
• Support Lead Press Operators in maintaining efficiency, by following procedures and working effectively as a team.
• Update incoming Print Press Operators to ensure smooth transition of duties.
• Adhere and comply with hygiene standard: Follow PPE policy and ensure no items enter the production area which may contaminate the product.
• Stage materials and clean work area for incoming shift.
• Inspect raw materials and finished goods, ensuring the materials and product meet standards.
• Ensure all supplies are scanned and returned to proper location.
• Adhere to the recycling guidelines and follow all hazardous waste handling and disposal requirements.
• Always work with a sense of urgency, maximizing time efficiency without compromising performance or quality of work performed.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Assess and analyze current practices and drive improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

Safety Efforts
Responsible for knowing and following all safety rules. Proper and safe conduct is encouraged in and around the facility and machinery. It is expected that each employee uses proper personal safety protection, protect other associates and company property from accidents, illnesses, and health hazards. Safety is mandatory and will be reviewed when considering job performance, promotions, and other forms of recognition including pay rates.

Quality Efforts
Responsible for the inherent quality of the work performed. Quality is created by production and will be considered in performance evaluations, promotions, and any other form of recognition including pay rates.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of consistent work experience for one employer.
• 2+ years of experience as a machine operator in manufacturing.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Visual acuity and color discrimination is pertinent to the job. Color and vision screening will be required.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Reliability and dependability to ensure our product meets stringent quality requirements and specifications set by our customers.
• Consistently adhering to policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail when operating machinery and handling inks and solvents.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in printing, flexographic printing is preferred.
• Basic computer experience; Microsoft Office.
• Ability to measure in the metric system preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills. Must work well in a team environment.
• Willing to work any shift, including weekends and holidays. Able to work overtime, if needed.
• Ability to deal with uncertainty and to work well under pressure.
• Must demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, are required.
• Experience in manufacturing for a fast-paced growth business.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to resolve problems in a demanding, time pressured environment with tight deadlines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties, an employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk or sit, stand, climb, use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands or arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Excellent vision is a requirement, to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, color vision and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment, including hazardous materials and fumes/odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and will comply with government regulations regarding hearing protection.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Fibertex Personal Care, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best.
We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance.

In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expressions, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors.

We are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and our goal is to fully utilize female, minority, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Fibertex is a place where all can grow their careers.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us.

Fibertex is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, and terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, another terms and conditions of employment.

Fibertex adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with Fibertex policies which are in place to safeguard our employees, suppliers, and customers.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.