Press Operator
Full Time • Greenville, SC
The Press Operations Technician is expected to cross train as a multi-stilled role responsible for executing and contributing to tasks across operation, slitting, finishing, and packaging. This role ensures the timely and accurate completion of production orders in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience, strong communication capabilities, and a commitment to operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
Press Operation & Laser
- Operate Hamilton printing presses according to job specifications and company procedures.
- Apply knowledge of Lithographic (Offset) and Flexographic printing methods.
- Prepare and install print plates (offset and flexo); set up numbering machines as required.
- Adjust impression and registration for optimal quality and safety.
- Monitor print quality and make necessary laser or mechanical adjustments.
- Maintain all required production documentation and ensure accurate labeling of forms and rolls.
Slitting Operations
- Request and verify paper rolls by roll number; weigh, slit, and label each roll as per schematics.
- Assign sub-roll numbers and apply labels; bag slit rolls to protect for next-stage use.
- Rewind rolls and label form counts or start/end numbers as needed.
- Dispose of scrap material properly and track for reporting purposes.
- Document all slitting activity and maintain traceability of materials.
Finishing & Packaging Operations
- Perform finishing operations on devices coming from the collators.
- Fold, restack, and prepare materials for wrapping and shipment.
- Apply accurate labels to each package before placing them into shipping cartons.
- Conduct kitting operations as required to assemble final products or components.
- Maintain documentation of all finishing work performed, ensuring traceability and quality compliance.
- Ensure that all devices and materials are labeled according to internal and customer specifications.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with cGMP standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Follow all safety and health protocols and maintain clean, organized work areas.
- Identify opportunities to reduce labor and material waste; recommend process or equipment improvements.
- Collaborate with maintenance staff to troubleshoot underperforming equipment.
- Uphold good housekeeping practices across assigned work areas.
Administrative & Team Collaboration
- Communicate effectively with other departments to maintain smooth production flow.
- Maintain positive employee relations and enforce company policies when acting in a lead capacity.
- Interpret and act on reports; prepare and submit required documentation to supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Prolonged standing and manual handling of materials.
- Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, leaning, climbing stairs, and repetitive tasks.
- Use of PPE as required by safety protocols.
- Work environment may include exposure to noise, paper dust, and industrial machinery.
- 3+ years in a manufacturing, printing, or packaging environment.
- Shift - 6am - 2:30pm, some OT and possible Saturdays.
- High school diploma or GED required.
Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
About Us
In a globally regulated life science industry, Validation Associates provides proven methodologies in quality and compliance through hands-on, practical solutions that ensure compliant, effective, and efficient quality systems. Since inception, we've worked with the best in the life science and manufacturing industries and bring an intimate knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards.
Our services are built on a foundation of many years of experience in providing high standard, well received and continually improved pharmaceutical validation training courses, pharmaceutical consultancy, pharmaceutical validation project management and pharmaceutical equipment verification / qualification and pharmaceutical process validation execution work.
Join our Team!
Validation Associates LLC takes pride in our capabilities to find and deliver the best people to our clients, cultivate your skill set and find other opportunities that fits your needs and career path. We call on our top performers to help us close business, make them Subject Matter Experts and help identify new growth. Our Engagement Leader Model is something we are proud of. Engagement Leaders are responsible for the onsite team of people at a given location, helping each team member with their struggles and capitalizing on their strengths. Our proven success with this position is evident by the constant positive feedback we receive from hiring managers.
In addition to giving you the tools you need to excel, including in-depth, continuing education, we inspire innovation and value new ideas, encouraging you to apply creative concepts in achieving tangible results. We welcome your inquiries about the exciting opportunities available with us.
At Validation Associates LLC you will find an environment Where You – and Your Career – Can Thrive:
Validation Associates LLC offers employees compelling opportunities and rewards to match. Professional growth and thought leadership are the standard. And service, quality and speed of performance are not weighted down with bureaucracy. Join our Team!!!
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W2 Employment
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Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, Group life, Workman Compensation, Short-term and Long term Disability ( All offered through premier Insurance companies like United Health)
Direct Deposit
Free Skills Enhancement Training
Employment Referral Bonus Program
Military Friendly Employer
Relocation Assistance (when applicable)
Immigration Assistance
We are 100% compliant with all USCIS and Dept. of Labor rules and regulations. We offer all our overseas employees H-1B sponsorship and an opportunity to file for their Green Card (Permanent Residency). Our immigration attorney is highly respected in the legal community and provides our consultants with balanced and fair legal advice
Jury Duty- All employees receive salary continuance up to 3 days for jury duty service.
401K (Coming shortly)