Finishing Operator 2nd Shift at ALG LABELS & GRAPHICS INC – Birmingham, Alabama

There is a present need for a 2nd Shift Finishing Operator who can safely and efficiently operate finishing equipment in production. The current position is in our Screen division, but candidate will be cross-trained on multiple processes within the company. The candidate must have a commitment to quality, a sense of urgency, and a purpose of always exceeding customer expectations.

SUMMARY: Responsible for setting up and operating finishing equipment, doing handwork, such as bagging and packaging, as well as inspecting small items as a means of quality control. Finishing equipment includes laminating, rewinding, cutting, and counting production, and position will be operating production equipment.

FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Receive production order and job assignments from Lead and respond appropriately.

· Read and understand job ticket to accurately define job requirements.

· Operate finishing equipment safely and efficiently producing quality product.

· Inspection of product produced to job specifications and quality standards.

· Packaging of finished product for shipment to customer or warehouse.

· Completes production records as required by company guidelines.

· Ensures cleanliness of work area.

· Project positive and professional behavior/attitude.

· Follow administrative procedures established for inter-departmental interaction.

· Additional tasks/duties/special projects may be assigned, as necessary, including cross-department assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

· Mechanical aptitude.

· Experience operating machinery.

· Works well with hands, with good fine-motor skills.

· Detail oriented.

· Work independently with little supervision.

· Multitask – ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment

· Basic computer skills needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

· Minimum 1 years of manufacturing experience.

· Screen, Flexo, Digital or Offset printing experience a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Ability to regularly lift/move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.

· Bending and twisting for 8 hours or more

· Standing and walking for 8 hours or more

· Good color perception required