Flexographic Printing Operator - Crown Bag, Harrismith

Introduction to the VKB Group The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” weve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description the ideal candidate should have a strong background in high-speed multicolour flexographic printing machines preferably from the printing and packaging industry.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a machine operator
• Proven experience as a flexographic printer or similar role in a printing and packaging environment.
• Strong understanding of flexographic printing processes and multicolour flexographic printing machines.
• Strong understanding of flexographic inks, stereo tapes and pantone colours.
• Ability to read and interpret job cards and printing specifications.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to be a team player in fast pace environment.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy printing equipment and operate printing equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multicolour flexographic printing machines including mounting and setting of stereos to produce high-quality printed materials.
• Monitor print quality throughout production run and perform adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate with production team to ensure timely completion of print orders.
• Perform housekeeping tasks, maintain and clean printing equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues that may arise during printing process.
• Follow all company safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform routine maintenance including preventative maintenance on printing machines to ensure longevity and proper functioning.

Skills & Competencies

• Good planning and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficient in computer literacy (MS Office)
• Ability to multitask and work independently under pressure
• Self-driven and self-motivated with a passion for paper bag manufacturing or other packaging production environments

Other Information

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