NEW VACANCY! (PK8976)
Our client is a well-established sustainable leader within the packaging and paper production industry. Offering high quality conventional corrugated packaging. They are currently recruiting for a Flexographic Printer to join their production team.
You will be responsible for operating a flexographic print machine ensuring that the print operations are carried out in a safe and controlled environment. You will be operating a 7 Col Masterflex Press.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Setting up and operating print machinery safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean and compliant work area
2. Monitoring and delivering production orders, ensuring print quality is consistently high
3. Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards including BRC and ISO
4. Carrying out print inspections, troubleshoot issues, and resolve non-conformities with support from colleagues
5. Applying lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and SMED, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
6. Accurately completing all paperwork, electronic data, and change request forms
7. Conducting thorough shift handovers, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts
8. Performing press changeovers and run speeds in line with KPIs, minimising waste during print runs
Requirements:
9. Strong commitment to quality with excellent attention to detail
10. Qualified Flexographic Printer; City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in Print (or equivalent)
11. Additional certifications (e.g. fire safety, first aid) desirable but not essential
12. Solid literacy and numeracy skills; GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths preferred
13. Extensive experience in flexographic printing, particularly with solvent-based inks and wide web presses
14. Proven background within the manufacturing, printing, or packaging industry
15. Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies advantageous
16. Experience supervising or guiding colleagues on the print press
17. Strong knowledge of quality, health, safety, and environmental standards within a production environment