Printer

Here at Modern Packaging we are committed to making our employees lives easier. Providing long term stable employment and many opportunities.

We are looking for individuals who are motivated, keen to make a difference and can go above on beyond to meet our customers requirements.

**Key Responsibilities and Duties**
- Setting up and printing high quality designs up to 8 colours onto Flexible plastic substrates and paper
- Maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and productivity to make sure efficient day to day running of wide web flexographic printing press
- Ensure that press speeds are optimised, maximising uptime and minimising downtime. Continually checking on safe and efficient operation
- Following an appropriate trouble shooting activity escalate maintenance issues
- Safety must always be a prime consideration and you are required to ensure that the safety of people, the environment and our products are never compromised
- Pro-active approach so the print machine always runs smoothly; observe the process and spot any issues that may arise, assess, evaluate root cause and use problem-solving skills to correct and rectify
- Report issues to the Quality department that may affect output throughout the shift
- Maintain good housekeeping on the press and surrounding areas - 5S auditing
- Maintain stock levels of all necessary materials to fulfil the shift efficiently
- Dealing with solvent
- based inks
- Have the experience and knowledge to provide support and training to any new starters or personnel
- Responsible for basic maintenance and cleaning of print machinery
- Comprehensive handover carried out after every shift

**Person Specification**
- Previous experience of flexographic print minimum of 3-5 years preferable
- Aware of the BRC Code of Practice
- Good attention to detail and an ability to problem solve and work on own initiative
- Must be able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills
- Manage and deal with change in a fast moving and demanding environment whilst still maintaining standards set within the business
- Contribute to the continuous improvement activity
- Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs

Modern Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer we encourage diversity and inclusion. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation

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

**Salary**: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Work Location: One location