PRESS TECHNICIAN| PLANT CITY | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

PRESS TECHNICIAN

This position is for Pactiv Evergreen Inc.

Job Summary:

This role oversees all production equipment with essential duties that include set up and operation of heavy machinery. In this role, you will ensure that all machinery is running efficiently, producing quality product, and complete minor mechanical work. You will also act as Team Lead in their absence and serve as a resource to the production staff.

Incentives for Set up tech:

• Pay: competitive, depending on experience and qualifications*
• Benefits: comprehensive benefits package (see further details below)
• Opportunity: career growth and promotions from within, annual & skills-based wage increases*
• Referrals: Add extra money in your pocket by referring friends and family!

Benefits Overview:

• Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA plans and an HSA plan)
• Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
• Vision (basic and premier coverage)
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Annual Tooling Allowance
• New hire wellness bonus (see plan details) 
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Livongo diabetes program 
• Corporate discounts

Responsibilities

• Follows job production schedule by using the Production Sheet to verify accuracy and records on Makeready Checklist.
• Prepares next print job by checking production schedule for project #, picking up plates from staging area, checking each plate for color codes and plate codes, and completing Make Ready Check List and verifying correct board grade from Docket sheet.
• Assists with changeovers by removing all printing plates, cleaning and replacing printing plates.
• Loads paper onto press and recording time of splice onto Roll Sheet.
• Manually splices rolls occasionally, hand cutting, and taping rolls together at any part of equipment.
• Monitors and cleans ink on impression cylinders by using alcohol and rag, and manually turn the cylinder to clean off ink.
• Monitors bar codes on cartons by using scanner to verify UPC code is printed properly.
• Monitors running roll for defects and alignment while hanging new roll.
• Report any defects to Quality.
• Performs abhesive checks.
• Performs quality checks at start-up and every hour by checking functions and completing Quality Check Sheet to include date, time, Skid #, board issues, fold & dips, ink drips, varnish, adhesive, scum, UPC code, Cut to Scores, etc.
• Prints WIP label from WIP tracking system.
• Prepares completed Skids by covering in plastic sheet and attaching skid label.
• Prepares print units by cleaning blankets and hanging plates for new jobs.
• Troubleshoots cartons kicked out of register by catching manually, reviewing for issues, discarding cartons, and notifying crew leader/operator.
• Maintains area cleanliness.
• Performs frequent visual checks on printed cartons by pulling several cartons from each stream and checking for color bars, abhesive, defects, scum, color variation, and laminate in seal areas.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment by cleaning and scraping using solvents and tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

• MUST HAVE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
• Must work rotating shifts
• Standing 8-12 hours per shift on concrete
• Lifting up to 30lbs on occasion when hand and waste stacking most to all of the shift
• Turning while carrying 40lbs about 40 times per shift
• Stretching to max width 40� to tear tape 30 times a shift
• Moving 30 rolls per shift with ergo roll movers
• Kneeling on hard concrete surface to splice web, occasionally for 10 minute periods
• Pushing a 40 lb. load five times per shift
• Placing up to 40lbs load to floor level five times per shift
• Lifting up to 40lbs load from floor level five times per shift
• Moving wooden pallets 40 lb. by hand
• Ascending and descending from a vertical ladders up to 15 feet from ground to platform
• Crouching for 2-5 min. up to 15 times per shift cleaning blankets in a lateral motion
• Stooping to pick up two objects every 7-10 min at rollstand (3 lb. cores)
• Pulling hand pallet jacks with loads of up to 1500 lb. �
• Sweeping cutting motion from 5 feet to floor level (golfers lift position)
• Cutting across 38� roll with retractable knife 60 times per shift
• Rolling 2000lbs, 5 feet diameter rolls onto an air pallet and positioning onto rollstand chucks
• Reaching above head to pull web about 10lbs of force required.
• Mopping/sweeping daily
• Bending to floor level and folding kraft wrap, picking up and placing in baler 30 times per shift
• Removing core plugs with metal hand pole with ramming force
• Emptying trash cans into compactor up to 50lbs.
• Moving 55 gallon drums with drum dolly once per month
• Push 100lb cart up ramp
• The team member is required to be able to perform the above tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc.  is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

25 miles east of Tampa, Plant City is an incorporated city in Hillsborough County, Florida, approximately midway between Brandon and Lakeland along Interstate 4. The population was 34,721 at the 2010 census.

The Evergreen Packaging Plant City Carton Converting Facility is located in Plant City, Florida, less thanan hour outside Tampa and its amenities and beautiful beaches. Opened in 1992 and expanded in 1998 with 195 team members, the facility prints and die cuts refrigerated gable top cartons for a variety of global brands found in retail groceries throughout the US.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.