Flexographic Print Operator - Reflex Labels : Job Details

Established in 2002, the Reflex Group is now the largest privately owned print and packaging company in the UK having grown to over 900 employees operating globally.  The company prides itself on quality, efficiency, ethics and low environmental impact whilst being innovative and dynamic.  The company has opportunities for a Flexographic Print Operator working in our Reflex Labels site in Grimsby.Roles and Responsibilities A flexographic Print operator job requires you to manage flexographic printing machines such as Mark Andy P3 8 colour and Edale FL3 9 colour, that can print on all sorts of surfaces like, paper, synthetic and card substances. You usually prepare the press for printing and troubleshoot any issues during printing.Monitor feeding, printing, and racking processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions, adjusting as necessary. Blend and test inks, stains, and solvents according to types of material being printed and work order specifications.Tasks

• To ensure all printing tasks are carried out to high standards and that the standards are maintained. 
• To operate and maintain production speeds on your shift and setting times to targets and record / report in areas where this is not possible.
• To work constantly towards production improvements in methods, to eliminate potential quality problems and reduce downtime.
• To liaise with the production manager to achieve best possible machine utilisation with minimum wastage, while ensuring excellent quality, at best possible delivery dates.
• Work as part of a team supporting colleagues and sharing information.
• To follow all aspects of Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the Print Department and ensure accurate records are maintained. 
• To ensure your teamwork and maintain safe working systems to ensure personnel are kept free from injury and operations are safe and efficient.
• Ensure collaborative working within the Print Department via good communication.

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. 
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn to operate various printing machines and related software. 
• Ability to follow instructions. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in UV Flexographic Printing 
• Experience meeting SEDEX and ETI Requirements 
• Experience working within a team with a good standard of communication 
• Experienced Flexographic Printer

Permanent night shift Starting on Sunday evening at 10pm – 6am and finishing Friday morning at 6am.Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay for the industry
• 22 days paid holiday per year, increasing to 25 days after 4 years’ continuous service with additional statutory holidays paid
• Group salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Death in service benefit of 4 times annual salary after 1 year’s service
• Opportunity to join Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunity to join Employee Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for all employees and their immediate family covering a wide range of issues
• Access to other benefits such as discounted gift cards and memberships
• Refer a friend scheme to be rewarded for a friend or family member joining Reflex
• A quality branded uniform provided

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