Are you a Press Operator who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Packaging and Containers Industries?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience as a Press Operator?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work On-Site with our Client in Aurora, ON. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• To completely set up and operate a printing press and to train helpers and press operator trainees.
• Workers in this position are responsible for quality, production goals, and their press helpers.
• This does not include the discipline or performance evaluation of the helper.
• Set up and operate the press, including analysis of the printed sample to sample provided to ensure the job is correct.
• Assist press helper in loading rolls of raw material and unloading rolls of finished materials.
• Oversee other duties of helper, including housekeeping and any training.
• Work together with the Supervisor/Manager to reduce product waste.
• Responsible for ongoing training of operator trainees
• Complete tasks within adequate time limits to meet press daily goals and schedule needs.
• Complies with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOPs) and any job or department-specific SOPs.
  • SOPs may cover the areas of (but are not limited to)
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • SQF (Safe Quality Food Packager) and GMP (reasonable manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured.
  • SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOPs
• Work within productivity standards and complete work promptly.
• Special Projects & other duties as necessary
• Supervise that Press Helper's duties are performed and completed.

Here's what you'll get:

Hours: 40hrs/week

Length: Direct Placement

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Press Operator

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of information to Company and Federal standards.
• Be able to adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Be dependable and work within Company conduct standards; consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Mechanical aptitude/math skills
• Understanding of color charts - the ability to check samples
• Understanding color laydown and overprint
• Read and understand docket information.
• Analytical ability
• Training skills/communication skills to train helpers and operator trainees
• Operation of a printing press
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Concentration on print
• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Ability to keep pace with machine

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Moving/Carrying ability, 50 lbs repetitively/frequently; 70 lbs intermittently for up to 5 ft.
• Lifting ability; up to 50 lbs intermittently
• Standing for extended periods. (consistently - 70-80%)
• Bending, twisting, and reaching (intermittently -60-70%)
• Push/pull of up to 100 lbs. (occasionally - 20-30%)
• Extensive use of hands and fingers
• Extensive time on feet, walking/ standing
• Use of step ladders (if needed)
• Concrete floors
• Working 12 hr. shifts.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment: hot conditions during summer months and excellent conditions during winter months. (consistently)
• Have excessive walking at times up to 85% of shift.
• Workaround solvent/ink/glue fumes/other solvents used in printing manufacturing.
• Work in tight places at random times.
• Follow all safety regulations and rules at all times, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE):
• Steel tip boots or shoes
  • Gloves
  • Back Belt
  • Hearing protection
  • Safety glasses
  • Cut-resistant gloves/solvent gloves.
  • Hairnets and beard nets

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.