1st Shift Seamer/Inspector

Job Summary:           Seamer/Inspector is responsible for the set-up and operation of designated machines.  This includes ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced.

Production Responsibilities:            

• Follow all required safety procedures such as PPE’s, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc. and performs job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees. 
• Reads and understands job jackets/order.
• Establishes and follows quality checking procedures.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
• Cleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.
• Assist in the set-up of the next job including:

• Pulling correct adhesives.
• Cleaning of seaming/inspector equipment/adhesive applicators.

• Keeping work area clean including:

• Clean press area at end of shift.
• Staying busy when down or waiting on next job.

• Communicate effectively by:

• Properly making computer entries.
• Following the chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc.

• Being at work station within 3 minutes of reporting time.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs) policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications:

• Quality conscious
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to see good true color. (Must not be colorblind.)
• Ability to lift.
• Accurate with numbers
• Basic math skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Confidentiality
• Organizational skills
• Shift work

Essential Job Functions:

• Must have reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.
• Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.
• Must understand quality roll appearance.
• Must be able to compare artboard layout to finished sleeve layout.
• Must be able to measure layflat, which has a +/-.5 mm tolerance.
• Must be able to enter entries time and material into computer system.
• Must be able to pack or skid finished rolls at their proper OD and core size.
• Must be able to lift 50 – 75 pound air shafts without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
• Must be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
• Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.
• Must be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on seamer/finisher, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.
• Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery. Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life threatening injuries.  Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.
• Must have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire).  Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.  Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
• Must have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
• Must have mechanical ability to learn how the seamer/finisher operates.  This includes tension controls, safety mechanism, etc.
• Must be able to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the press, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution. 
• Must be able to carry out procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.
• Must have eyesight whether correct or not, which allows pressman to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down for suitable quality.
• Must be able to record information electronically as required by accounting.
• Must have maturity and disposition to operate equipment safely at all times.  Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures.  Must follow standard safety procedures such as engaging the E-stop prior to placing any body part in the machine near pinch points.
• Must have physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.
• Must be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.

Must be able to do meticulous work under production demand.