Machine Operator
Join the Emerald Family!
Emerald Packaging is a family-owned business that has been servicing the fresh produce industry throughout the U.S. for almost 60 years and has established itself as one of the largest flexible packaging producers in the West Coast with over 250 employees, operating 24/7. Emerald understands that our employees are our biggest assets.
Job Summary:
You will work independently and be responsible for the set up and operation of a press machine producing packaging products in bag or roll stock form (per customer preference).
Essential Functions:
- Operates a press, including setting-up, running jobs, and monitoring inks quality and usage.
- Maintains efficient machine operating speeds and minimizes waste.
- Compares samples of the machine against specifications on the job envelope to ensure proper set-up.
- Proofreads a sample produced using the sample provided and the instructions on the job envelope
- Checks print quality continually during the shift, taking corrective action as required.
- Checks plates are clean during the printing run, and ensure plates are clean when returned to the Mounting Department after the press run.
- Maintain the equipment in great condition & always practice safe operating procedures
- Schedule: Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shift (two days on, two days off with lots of opportunities for additional overtime)
- Your work will be overseen by the supervisor & department manager for support
Work Schedule:
- Graveyard 6:00pm – 6:00am on a rotating schedule
- Day 6:00am – 6:00pm on a rotating schedule
Benefits Package Includes:
- Medical (Kaiser + Sutter option)
- Dental and Vision are FREE to employees
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discount Marketplace
- Paid Meal Breaks
Job Type:
*Please note, this is a TEMP to HIRE position
Pay: $23.55 per hour with increases per scale
Pay Range: $23.55 - $27.51