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Job Summary:
The primary focus of the position will be to lead the Printing, Laminating, Slitting, Finishing, Pouch/bag making operation towards advanced standards of safety, quality, production, efficiency, and optimal individual contribution. Process analysis and improvement will be a major responsibility. This will include the evaluation of current processes and procedures. This position is responsible for recommending, implementing, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for the training, motivating, developing, and evaluation of the staff. All departments in production would report to this position.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or equivalent work experience and demonstrated knowledge

Experience:
15 years’ experience in flexible packaging. Must have wide web flexographic printing experience. Understanding of surface and reverse printing methods with solvent based ink systems. Printing substrates would include BOPP, PE, PET, Metallized films, Nylons, cosmetics webs. Experience using solvent and solvent less adhesives in the lamination process. Laminating on various substrates including BOPP, PET, PE, Paper, coated films etc. Proficient understand with slitting process and finishing processes. Familiar with Totani pouch machine.
5 years experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing 

Job Summary:
The primary focus of the position will be to lead the printing department operation towards advanced standards of safety, quality, production, efficiency, and optimal individual contribution. Process analysis, quality improvement and waste reduction will be a major responsibility. This position is responsible for recommending, implementing, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for the training, motivating, developing, and evaluation of the staff. This position reports to the production or plant manager. Reporting departments would include ink and mounting.

Education:
College degree preferred. Minimum high school and equivalent work experience and demonstrated knowledge

Experience:
10 years’ experience in flexible packaging. Must have wide web flexographic printing experience. Understanding of surface and reverse printing methods with solvent based ink systems. Printing substrates would include BOPP, PE, PET, Metallized films, Nylons, cosmetics webs.
3 years’ experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing 

Job Summary:
The primary focus of the position will be to lead the shift for printing department along with supporting departments towards advanced standards of safety, quality, production, efficiency, and optimal individual contribution. Supporting departments may include mounting, ink, lamination, slitting, perforating, and pouch.

The shift supervisor must manage the manufacturing employees on the assigned shift to ensure employee and product safety, achievement of product and operations quality standards, and adherence to policies and procedures. Under the guidance of the Printing Department Manager, this position is responsible for training, motivating, developing, evaluating, disciplining and achieving optimal individual contribution of the staff.

Education:
Minimum high school and equivalent work experience and demonstrated knowledge

Experience:
3 years’ experience in flexible packaging. Must have wide web flexographic printing experience. Understanding of surface and reverse printing methods with solvent based ink systems. Printing substrates would include BOPP, PE, PET, Metallized films, Nylons, cosmetics webs.

Job Summary:
The primary focus of the position will be to lead the lamination, slitting, laser perforation and pouch operation towards advanced standards of safety, quality, production, efficiency, and optimal individual contribution. Process analysis, quality improvement and waste reduction will be a major responsibility. Training, policy enforcement, R&D, supplier management, employee management, efficiency production are key areas that require improvement and would fall under the responsibility of this position.

Education:
College degree preferred. Minimum high school and equivalent work experience and demonstrated knowledge

Experience:
10+ years in flexographic industry. Must have wide web flexo using solvent and solvent less adhesives in the lamination process. Laminating on various substrates including BOPP, PET, PE, Paper, coated films etc. Understanding of slitting, finishing, laser perforation processes and machinery. Familiar with Totani pouch machine or equivalent. Preferably at least 3+ years in supervisory role.

Job Summary:
The mounter position prepares photopolymer plates through the application of various sticky back tapes and primers to different size sleeves and cylinders for the purpose of mounting (applying) said plates as individual colors per sleeve/cylinder for different jobs.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Entry level position: Job training provided

Job Summary:
The slitter operator must set up and operate the slitting machine to produce finished rolls of films (printed/laminated, printed only, unprinted laminated, plain unsupported) meeting customer specifications. Operator is responsible for weighing, wrapping and stacking the finished rolls on pallets, as well as, cleaning the slitter and peripheral equipment.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Entry level position: Job training provided
One year preferred in flexible packaging

Job Summary:
The pouch machine operator must set up and operate the pouch machine to produce finished bags or pouches meeting customer specifications. Operator is responsible for counting, wrapping and stacking the finished pouches in lined corrugated boxes on pallets, as well as, cleaning the pouch machine and peripheral equipment.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Entry level position: Job training provided
One year preferred in flexible packaging

Job Summary:
The press assistant must assist the press operator in all functions in the press department. The press assistant is responsible for the set up and operation of the printing press to produce printed product meeting customer specifications. Press assistant will monitor and manage of solvent based inks by proper viscosity. Insertion of shaft through cores and secure roll on press to the feed position. General housekeeping of printing presses and its surroundings. Assit in the goals in productivity, quality, safety, low waste, and teamwork.

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Entry level position: Job training provided

Job Summary:
Press operators are required to operate a ten color press and manage press assistants during the process. Responsible for reading the job order and setup for individual jobs for quality requirements and to meet customer specifications. Manage solvent based inks by proper viscosity. Manipulate the press to engage anilox; adjust position of sleeves to achieve the proper press settings. Insertion of shaft through cores and secure roll on press to the feed position. Start up of press, adjusting speed, tension, and alignment registration of printing plates as necessary to ensure a high quality product. Cut samples of printed material and inspect for imperfection to the products quality standards. Troubleshoot any necessary imperfection to the product standards at that time. Such techniques could involve using new inks, cleaning and changing anilox units or making press adjustments. Responsible to teach, lead, motivate and assign tasks to press team of assistants so they may maintain the plants overall goals in productivity, quality, safety, low waste, and teamwork.

Education:
High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:
3 years minimum operating a printing press. Preferably wide wed flexographic gearless printing press. Experience printing on various substrates including BOPP, PET, PE, Cosmetics webs and paper products. Understanding of reverse and surface printing, process printing and solvent based inks.
***Applicants with no experience will be hired as a press assistant first

Job Summary:
This position is relevant to the department they are assigned. Each department has a team leader, who is trained and experienced in their department’s regular duties. The team leader would be responsible for maintaining production, quality and waste standards on their shifts. They are responsible for operation of equipment in the absence of the operator. Responsible for training new and existing staff on operation of equipment, policies and company procedures.

Education:
High school or equivalent

Experience:
3 years in flexible packaging and printing. Experience will be department dependent. Refer to job descriptions in different departments for understanding of the position requirements and background required.

Job Summary:
This position is directly in charge of preparing and operating two types of laminators, as well as, cleaning the laminators and peripheral equipment. The lamination process consists of combining two or more film substrates by means of water based or solventless adhesive. Lamination is essential in flexible packaging as provides enhanced protection to the product as well as extends the product shelf life. The laminator operator is required to operate manual controls or levers on the machine, handle film materials and lift heavy objects, dismantle and re-assemble parts for cleaning and repair. In addition, the operator is expected maintain the efficiency, quality and waste standards as well as followed detailed work orders and instructions with accuracy.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Entry level position: Job training provided
 One year in flexible packaging field preferred

Job Summary:
The material handler is responsible for the receiving of incoming products and shipping outgoing products. In addition, this position is responsible for keeping the film raw material inventory in orderly condition, staging film for production and returning unused film into the warehouse. This is a detailed oriented position and requires reading and understanding of orders, packing list, shipping reports, quality checklist and BOL’s. Accurate labeling of incoming materials, returned materials from production and labeling of outgoing shipments is an essential responsibility for this job. This position will prepare pallets for daily shipments and maintain an orderly warehouse.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
One year minimum experience driving a forklift. Experience in warehouse and material handling positions preferred. Receiving, shipping, staging and returning materials in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Job training provided

Job Summary:
The ink technician position requires an eye for color and a self- motivated person in the making of lamination and surface printing solvent based inks. An ink technician an important pre-press position and is responsible for the supplying, mixing, toning and color matching solvent based inks for all printing jobs. Documentation of ink formulas and recipes in the software system is required for each job. Prior to staging inks press side, color accurate drawdowns must be prepared and pass color standard. The ink technician will return and label ink buckets and kits when jobs are complete. Monitoring and maintaining ink inventories is expected. Creating and receiving purchase orders to ink suppliers and entering them into the inventory system. The ink technician will follow work orders, instructions, procedures and company policy. Lifting of heavy objects and maintaining an orderly work area is required.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
2 years experience in flexible packaging / ink mixing preferred but not required. Any printing related experience matching colors, preparing inks is a plus for this role.
**This is also an Entry level position: Job training provided

Job Summary:
The maintenance technician is critical position responsible for maintaining, repairing and inspecting printing presses, laminators, slitters, pouch/bag machines and peripheral equipment. The maintenance mechanic will be responsible for general plant and facility repair. In addition, a maintenance tech will install, service and repair electrical and mechanical motors, generators, pumps, pressure systems and waters systems. Dismantle, and reassemble parts for cleaning and repair, replace fuses, bulbs, circuit breakers and electrical switches.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years in mechanical maintenance preferably in a manufacturing environment. Must have strong mechanical aptitude. 

Job Summary:
A Maintenance Technician II performs general preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, and repairs of all production and building-related equipment. This requires an intermediate working knowledge of troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems and to be able to detect minor problems and correct them before they become larger problems. The Maintenance Technician II regularly responds to production critical issues, provides troubleshooting assistance, and makes adjustments and repairs as needed. Additionally, this position will provide guidance and mentoring to Maintenance Technician I.

Performs preventative maintenance to production-related equipment and powered industrial trucks as needed. Responsible for performing diagnostic tests, checking performance, and testing damaged machine parts to determine whether major repairs are necessary; includes the assembly/disassembly of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic sub-systems.
Works with supervisor to determine the root cause of issues and appropriate corrections. Troubleshoots and adjusts/calibrates or repairs as needed. Performs reactive repairs to maintain operation of conveyors and production equipment.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Minimum of 5 years experience in related field with working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems including conveyor systems in a fast paced production environment. Intermediate knowledge of PLCs and sortation controls. Ability to follow blueprints, technical manuals and engineering documents. 

Job Summary:
You will be leading a Team of five to seven machine maintenance and repair professionals. This includes both managerial and hands-on responsibilities.

A summary of these responsibilities include: assuring that all the machines are maintained and in outstanding working order; assessing project requirements, measuring performance of mechanical components, devices and systems.

You will direct and develop improvements to the effectiveness and productivity of existing equipment, and solutions for areas of inefficiency and non-conformance.

You will be working closely with the senior management, providing guidance on production improvements, new machinery, and various other needs within the facility. This provides you with the opportunity to have a voice in setting both current and long-term production strategies, deployment of resources, and key priorities for the plant.

Additional responsibilities include training and development of maintenance staff and creating training modules for maintenance technicians. Implement and maintain a total preventive maintenance program for all equipment. Manage the creation of technical documents including prints, manuals, software and programs. Manage and install capital improvement projects and assist in the design, purchase and installation of production equipment. Troubleshoot PLC’s, AC/DC drive systems, tension and heat control loops as necessary.

The manufacturing engineer will work with all key vendors and equipment manufacturers to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and upgrade machinery as necessary. In addition you will strategically source alternatives suppliers, methods and tools to achieve operational excellence throughout the operation.

Education:
B.S. Engineering degree, Manufacturing Engineering or related field preferred.

Experience:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in an engineering role or similar in a manufacturing operation. Experience in printing/converting industry preferred but not necessary. Hands on machine maintenance and repair experience. Management and leadership in printing or manufacturing environment preferred.

Job Summary:
The Quality Assurance Technician assures consistent quality of production in every department by enforcing good quality practices and systems, validating processes, providing documentation and training staff.

Education:
Minimum two year college in quality systems and or process control. ASQ certification as quality control technician preferred.

Experience:
Minimum two years hand on experience as Quality Assurance Technician and quality coach, printing or manufacturing environment preferred.

Job Summary:
The utility person is responsible for removing waste solvents from premises and bring into recycling area. In addition, this position must assist with recycling solvent wastes through the recyclers. Label drums accordingly and bring hazardous waste to Hazardous Waste Storage Area.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Entry level position: Job training provided
The duties for this position are usually combined into maintenance department

Job Summary:
This position is under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager and is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day Human Resources operations and may carry out responsibilities in some /or all the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, and labor relations. This position assist in recruitment through social media, ads, job fairs and any other applicable outlets. You will screen and recruit job applicants to fill entry level, professional and technical job openings. In addition, you will partner with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations. You will assist in and respond to employee relation issues such as complaints, recognition and timely reviews.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably have worked in a manufacturing environment. 

Job Summary:
The National Sales Manager has the responsibility for business development through personal sales and by leading the team of directly employed Poly Print sales representatives, manufacturing rep teams and other channels of business development. This role encompasses strategic and tactical, hands on responsibilities: accelerating growth by increasing the performance in existing channels and identifying new business opportunities for continued expansion.
As a Division Head you would be a member of the Senior Executive Leadership Team. This provides you with the opportunity to have a voice in setting long-term strategies, deployment of resources, and key priorities.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree In business, Packaging, or related field. MBA plus.

Experience:
Must be an established and experienced individual in the flexible packaging market place, have direct face to face hands on experience in the selling of flexible packaging specifically related to printing and film LAMINATIONS. Must be knowledgeable with different film types and film structures based on the application(s). This can include but is not limited to barrier films, OPPs, PE's, PETs, CPPs etc. Need to understand film seal types such as fin seal, lap seal, pouch etc. Sales Rep must understand Poly Print's market and core strengths. Mainly we service the food packaging industry. This includes but is not limited to, confectionary, chips, comfort foods, snack foods, frozen foods, bakery, vitamin packs, nuts, crackers, coffee. We sell mostly in roll stock form. Must be capable of providing some assistance to customers regarding packaging problems and solutions as well as technical issues and can identify the difference between vertical and horizontal packaging machines etc. Should have a basic understanding of artwork/graphics including but not limited to, die-lines, layouts, PDFs, plate ready files, surface or reverse printed etc.

Job Summary:
Sales Representative will lead and manages sales and marketing effort in the assigned geographic territory. The Sales Representative is responsible for the sales growth, management, and development of both new and existing accounts. They will have a complete understanding of the target industry in his/her geographic region and relationships with these customers and/or specific industry.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree In business, Packaging, or related field

Experience:
Minimum 5 years of sales experience in packaging is required. Must be an established and experienced individual in the flexible packaging marketplace, have direct face to face hands on experience in the selling of flexible packaging specifically related to printing and film LAMINATIONS. Must be knowledgeable with different film types and film structures based on the application(s). This can include but is not limited to barrier films, OPPs, PE's, PETs, CPPs etc. Need to understand film seal types such as fin seal, lap seal, pouch etc. Sales Rep must understand Poly Print's market and core strengths. Mainly we service the food packaging industry. This includes but is not limited to, confectionary, chips, comfort foods, snack foods, frozen foods, bakery, vitamin packs, nuts, crackers, coffee. We sell mostly in roll stock form. Must be capable of providing some assistance to customers regarding packaging problems and solutions as well as technical issues and can identify the difference between vertical and horizontal packaging machines etc. Should have a basic understanding of artwork/graphics including but not limited to, die-lines, layouts, PDFs, plate ready files, surface or reverse printed etc.

Job Summary:
Customer Support Representatives act as the intermediary between our customers and our production team. Our office is connected to an 80,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility that runs 24/7. Most correspondence with our customers is completed through phone calls and e-mail. Interaction with our production team occurs through face-to-face conversation, phone, email, or two-way radio.

Responsibilities and duties will include providing office support for sales staff and house accounts by inputting and preparing quotes, productions work orders and purchase orders. Provide timely feedback to the status of open orders. Will assist and manage new customer projects and able to meet deadlines.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent - Two years of college preferred

Experience:Two years sales and/or customer service experience. Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. Proficient with computers, Microsoft excel, word and outlook. Must be experienced with problem solving, multi-tasking and as well be organized and detail oriented.

Job Summary:
Maintains customer satisfaction by providing problem-solving resources and managing staff. Achieves customer service objectives by contributing customer service information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying customer service trends; determining system improvements; implementing change. Other responsibilities and duties will include assisting sales representative and customers with quotes, production orders, scheduling, status reports and new projects. Involved in the planning of production schedules, raw material arrivals and status, and various reporting. You will assist in managing logistics as well as shipping and receiving.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Experience:
Minimum three year supervisory or management experience.
Minimum three year customer service experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. Proficient with computers, Microsoft excel, word and outlook. Must be experienced with problem solving, multi-tasking and as well be organized and detail oriented.

Job Summary:
The Graphics & Art Specialist handles all art that comes in from customers and Poly Print salespeople. They also work closely with outside vendors to ensure the artwork is to customer specifications. The art department is involved in every new job or change to an existing job. This person manages and maintains the entire art workflow process through the artwork portal. You are responsible for writing and receiving artwork purchase orders the graphics vendors and meeting deadlines. In addition, this position is responsible for providing timely artwork quotes for sales representatives, CSRs, and customers directly.

Education:
College degree preferred, Minimum high school diploma and equivalent work experience and demonstrated knowledge

Experience:
3 years of pre-press or graphic design, proficient in illustrator and photoshop. Has worked directly with customers and/or sales people. Ideally has experiencing work in high paced environment. Proficient in with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

Job Summary:
A logistics coordinator oversees the daily activity of shipping and receiving ensuring that all products are delivered to customers on time, and the incoming materials are received in accordance with receiving and storage procedures. This position is responsible for communicating with material handlers about inbound and outbound shipments. You will coordinate daily with the customer service and sale team to arrange shipments daily according to the shipping report. You will be responsible for dealing and managing freight companies, negotiating terms and the best freight rates. In addition you will make certain all freight companies adhere to company shipping policies. You will prepare and/or assist in preparing BOLs, packing list and related shipping documentation.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:
Minimum of one year with primary responsibility of coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments. Preferably have worked in a high pace, high volume manufacturing or distribution warehouse. 2 years of forklift experience required. Must demonstrate knowledge of logistics and experience. 

Job Summary:
The SQF Food Safety and Quality Practitioner is responsible for maintaining and updating the safe quality food system along with all documentation and implementation regarding this regulatory body. Responsible for validating changes to food safety and quality plans that have an impact on the supplier’s ability to deliver our product safely. Also responsible for implementing and maintain HACCP based food safety and food quality plans. This position will oversee the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the SQF system outlined by the latest codes. Conducting internal audits, managing customer NCRMs, and providing training and information delivery to the team.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
HACCP Certificate of Completion
SQF Systems knowledge
Internal Auditor training

Experience:
Two years of food safety demonstrated knowledge managing a company’s food safety and/or quality assurance program.
Clear understanding of SQF code for food safety and quality.
Demonstrated knowledge of implementing, managing and maintaining GMP programs, work with a team and providing effective leadership and execution skills to get the job done.