Finishing Operator (Printing) x 2 - Umhlanga at Winning Form Group

Minimum requirements:

• 2-3 years’ experience in the Print Industry.
• 2-3 years’ experience with Finishing Equipment
• Knowledge and experience of the Finishing process
• Knowledge and experience in the Printing/Litho industry
• Must be willing and able to work shifts

Advantageous:

• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

Operational Duties:

• Follow instructions accurately from Team leader/Operations Manager
• Proficient Understanding and Operation of Cutting, Folding, stitching as per Industry spec and processes that follow thereafter
• Thoroughly understand the work ticket before commencing the job.
• Ensure that machines are set correctly, and jobs are running as per the required spec set out as per the work docket size.
• Pre-shift inspection of equipment adherence to scheduled maintenance plan.
• Report on maintenance problems via the correct system and follow procedure.
• Verify all jobs process are as per customers requirement/signoff.
• Report on all downtime and breakages.
• Conduct the production of the Lithographic printing business (Finishing). This involves, but is not limited to, the production/printing processes, collating, paste-up, packing, counting, machinery usage, controlling wastage and raw material usage.
• Conduct quality control on all jobs printed.
• Ensuring production deadlines are met to ensure that timelines are met.
• Alerting the factory manager/Operations Manager of equipment and stock items to be purchased as and when the need arises.
• Provides various other duties with regards to the production/printing department as and when required.
• Liaise with the Operations manager regarding printing and machinery at the factory and conduct the repairs timeously.
• Conduct weekly stock counts over the Factory stock items as directed by the Factory Manager/Operations Manager.
• Conduct the destruction of obsolete publications as approved by the Operations Manager
• Fill out job cards for every printing.
• Limit high levels of wastage.
• Safeguard company assets and company stock (raw material and finished goods) always.
• Ensure machine is secure at the end of a shift.
• Regular testing and maintenance of the machines.
• Accurate counting of print runs and raw materials.
• Accurate packing of routes.
• Accurate reconciliations and completions of necessary production schedules.
• Willing to offer growth and development to existing and new team members and train team members without prejudice

Quality Control/Health and Safety:

• Comply with company policies and procedures (dress code/uniforms/safety wear, smoke breaks, confidentiality, operational processes etc.)
• Compliance with health of safety standards implemented at the Factory.
• SHE & OSH act requirements with a “Zero Injury” culture compliance.
• Be cognizant of fire hazards. Report risks to the Factory Manager.
• Adherence to housekeeping standards.
• Maintain machinery and ensure weekly housekeeping is completed.