AWT Labeling & Packaging

 

Packager – 2nd Shift, M-Thurs 2:30pm – 1:00am

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a 2^nd shift packager at our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion.  Our Packagers are responsible for hand-packing of product and preparation of product for shipment.

Job Duties:

• Review specification and order requirements
• Ensure jobs are being processed per the report priorities as specified to ensure on time shipments
• Prepare accurate summary of packaging activities and ensure checklists are forwarded to shipping with job ticket
• Ensure product is neat and clean and appropriately protected when placed in container and that container identifications are accurate
• Confirm core labels and box labels are correct and neatly applied
• Organize and clean stacked product
• Be actively involved and interface with department process and be aware of department workload
• Follow documented ISO 9001 procedures

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Must be able to take direction and work well with others as well as alone
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Must understand the importance of attention to detail
• Safety conscientious

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English
• Position requires substantial twisting and bending and a considerable amount of walking and standing for long periods of time
• Must be able lift 30 lbs. to waist level without assistance
• Some computer usage

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Rewind Operator – 2nd Shift, M-Thurs 2:30pm – 1:00am

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Rewind Operator at our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion.

Job Duties:

• Safe and efficient operation of rewind equipment
• Check to ensure that parts meet requirements of specs and order
• Be sure all product requirements are understood before starting each job and able to rewind job with information provided
• Gather materials as needed for jobs to be completed in order of ship date
• Ensure counter is set correctly, determine correct repeat and that correct tensions are set, and appropriate accessories are used
• Continuously inspect product to ensure that finished product meets order and spec requirements and that any flagged product is removed
• Ensure that rewind checklist, and other paperwork including core labels, is accurate
• Ensure all paperwork is legible and accurate
• Be actively involved and interface with day-to-day department process management and be aware of department workload, activities and performance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiative to ensure customer satisfaction and that all jobs meet or exceed estimated times.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Must be able to take direction and work well with others as well as alone
• Ability to work with machinery
• Able to work in an environment of changing priorities.
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Safety conscientious

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Requires substantial twisting and bending, able to stand for long periods of time, must be able to lift 30 lbs. to waist level without assistance.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

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Flexible Press Operator

Set up, operate and clean-up flexible printing press, producing a product that meets our customers needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Follow daily press schedule
• Ensure that all required paperwork is complete and accurate
• Well planned out set-ups and changeovers
• Ensure that all components for producing product are at press to ensure job is completely ready to produce from set-up through clean-up
• Ensure all components of set-up are checked for durability over a long run – i.e., cylinders locked down, plates tuned in, and proper ink per job specs.
• Conscious of waste through operation (time and material); set up stock used as needed and when available to prevent excessive waste
• Colors and registration per specifications within tolerance
• Finished jobs are promptly moved to the next operation with good and bad product clearly marked
• For clean-up, ensures that all ink is removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox; anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells; all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible, base rolls cleaned after use – no tape or debris remaining; gears cleaned as needed
• Follows ISO SOP’s as trained

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Basic PM is performed as needed
• Notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, or if trouble shooting is needed
• Proper and courteous use of support help as needed
• Participates in the quality and continuous improvement processes

Physical Job Demands: Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and understand task at hand (job ticket)
• Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
• Able to match colors effectively
• Able to operate machinery comfortably
• Good organization skills
• Able to work with deadlines
• Able to communicate with others professionally and work in a team environment
• Good sense of what a quality product is
• Safety-conscious

Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent GED; vocational technical education preferred; 1-2 (minimum) years flexo press experience.

 

Slitter Operator

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Slitter Operator for our South Elgin wide web printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures.  Our Slitter Operators are responsible for safe and efficient operation of our slitting machines to meet customer needs while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Job Duties:

• Follow daily slitting schedule
• Verify slitting requirements before starting job
• Confirm slitting requests are legible and accurate
• Ensure materials are gathered as needed and proper blades for materials are on slitter and adjusted
• Complete roll identification verification before slitting
• Finished product meets Slitting Request requirements
• Slit rolls properly identified and palletized for transfer for entry into inventory or staging area
• Waste accurately measured and recorded
• Basic preventative maintenance performed and documented
• Keep work area clean and tools and supplies maintained in orderly manner

Preferred Skills and Qualities:

• Ability to work with machinery
• Must be able read a ruler
• Self-motivated and have ability to work with other as well as independently
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and work with minimal direction
• Safety conscientious
• Ability to read and understand tasks assigned

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience preferred
• Position requires being on feet for long periods of time and a lot of twisting and bending
• Lifting requirement of 50 lbs. or more

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Press Operator

3rd Shift – M-F 10:30pm – 6:00am
AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Press Operator for our South Elgin wide web printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures.  Our Press Operators are responsible for setup, operation, and cleanup of a flexographic  10-color, wide web, gearless press, as well as producing products that meet customer needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
Job Duties:

• Follow daily press schedule and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate
• Ensure output meets customer specification
• Good working knowledge of inks and pH viscosity levels
• Maintain colors and registration per specifications
• Effectively troubleshoot problems
• Ensure setups and changeovers are well planned
• Participate in the quality and process improvement process
• Provide support in other areas of plant as needs arise

Preferred Skills and Qualities:

• Good working knowledge of ink and be able to match colors effectively
• Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
• Ability to read and understand tasks assigned (job tickets)
• Must be able to work in busy production environment and understand the importance of reaching deadlines
• Good sense of what a quality product is
• Ability to operate machinery comfortably and recognize different types of tooling
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to communicate with others professionally
• Must understand the importance of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Safety conscientious

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED
• Vocational technical education preferred
• Minimum three years flexo press operator experience.
• Position requires being on feet for long periods of time
• Must be able lift 50 lbs. or more
• Forklift experience a plus