Digital Cell Operator

AMERICAN PACKAGING CORPORATION

For over a century, American Packaging Corporation (APC) has been a leading flexible packaging converter for customers throughout North America. We nurture our employees by providing competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs. These are just a few reasons why we were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best Workplaces in the Americas awards for 12 years in a row. APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out, and we consistently seek to improve our internal operations to propel that success into the future.

LOCATION: Story City, IA

SUMMARY: Safely, efficiently, and effectively operate assigned Digital Cell machinery (Slitter, Poucher, Laminator and Press) meeting or exceeding safety, quality standards, efficiency, machine set-up, waste, and non-chargeable downtime standards. The Digital Cell hours may vary depending on utilization and job specific requirements.

Working in the Digital Cell requires the ability and expertise to progress and operate all equipment in the Cell. Therefore, you must be able to perform the Press, Laminator, Slitter and Pouch Operation duties outlined below in order to reach the top of the wage scale.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Digital Press Operation:

1. Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
2. Retrieve all necessary set up information/specifications/guidelines. Complete all machine changeover/set-up processes minimizing machine downtime and meeting or exceeding set-up standard requirements. Develop set up procedure documentation as required.
3. Safely, efficiently, and effectively operate assigned production machinery equipment monitoring quality, production, and waste adhering to all customer specifications.
4. Ensure product produced meets the quality requirements as defined by Quality Assurance.
5. Maintain color accuracy and consistency to customer specification utilizing Spectro’s with secondary visual observations, (Print by the Numbers)
6. Ensure all required on-line quality data is properly documented.
7. Ensure all start-up material meet specification requirements.
8. Correctly complete daily production sheets, process condition sheets, waste logs and quality inspection logs. Ensure job order information (size, construction, print position, packing instructions, adhesive structures, and proper substrates being used) corresponds with the product being manufactured.
9. Distinguish deviance between established manufacturing packing specifications reporting deviations to appropriate personnel.
10. Deliver accurate and concise information to adjacent shifts and Shift Supervisors in a timely fashion.
11. Properly flag & document defects in master rolls accurately for next operator.
12. Ensure immediate work area and work areas for which Machine Operator has responsibility are free of clutter and debris. Perform all cleaning/sanitation responsibilities, safely using all required cleaning solutions and protective equipment.
13. Able to work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.
14. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings (Continuous Quality Improvement, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.).
15. Business travel required.
16. Any other duties as assigned by the Shift Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a digital press operator, you may need a robust understanding of front-end printing press software, proficiency with the setup and operation of printing machines, color vision, and the demonstrated ability to coordinate with other employees to ensure customer satisfaction and profitability. Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working knowledge of HP presses
• Simple mathematical ability for reports required
• Computer literacy
• Mathematical knowledge
• Ability to read a ruler
• Mechanical skills
• Attention to detail

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED

Previous experience in APC manufacturing positions or specific industry related printing/laminating/bag making experience. High speed wide width Flexographic printing and adhesive lamination. Cold seal experience a plus.

Acceptable prior work history

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything needing to be lifted that exceeds our lifting policy must be moved with the help of another individual or by using a mechanical aid. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, distance, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles (works in an environment where solvent-based inks are used). The employee frequently works in high, precarious places, in humid conditions (summer humidity, plant is not air conditioned), and is exposed to electrical shock (only authorized maintenance personnel are allowed access to electrical cabinets). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Hearing protection is mandated.

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at

APC-Careers@americanpackaging.com.