Proofer

Are you looking for a new role? Are you interested in joining a global firm with career development and progression opportunities available? Then you may be interested in our latest vacancy of **Proofer.**

We are currently hiring for a Proofer to join the Pre-Press team at the Amcor Flexibles site in Ledbury. The function for this role is mounting Flexographic printing plates, working to a daily production plan, ensuring all plates are laid accurately prior to production on Flexographic print presses whilst prioritising any issues that may arise on press.

**Job Dimensions & Scope**

Effectively follow the print plan, whilst maintaining accurate plate mounting, working alongside the print team in problem solving, ensuring that the plant is fully compliant to all H&S rules and all standards adhered to. Report all issues to the pre-press coordinator.

Working Hours: 07:00 - 19:00/19:00 - 07:00, Rotating 12 hour shift pattern. Weekends and night work included.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain highest level of cleanliness and standards in the pre-press area (daily checklist).
- Ensure correct Plates and other consumables are always available.
- All H&S aspects are adhered to.
- Mounting plates for print jobs accurately using correct plates, sleeves and tapes.
- Correctly identify, record and report any plate damage.
- Strip plates without causing any damage to plates.
- Helping with proof problems on and off press as and when required.
- Assist with Plate cleaning and storage as/when required

**Principal Accountabilities**
- To maintain high standards of work at all times
- To control hazards
- To take ownership and responsibility for ensuring mounted plates for jobs are ready and available on time
- Checking work instructions to ensure all parameters are correct for Print jobs before plate mounting.
- To ensure all necessary administration work is complete as per the instructions
- To adhere to all health and safety requirements
- To maintain all housekeeping duties within the pre press area

**QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS**

**1.** **Qualifications/Requirements**
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment would be preferable

**2.** **Specific Skills and Abilities**
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- An effective team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work
- Proactive and flexible approach
- Good time keeping and attendance
- Basic Computer skills required (eg FlexNet / SAP).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £27,300.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Our COVID processes are extensive including temp checks on entering site; LFT for each employee; masks; social distancing rules.

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Proofer