Kba (Printing) Operator

Central is an industry leader in performance-driven marketing-at-retail solutions; specializing in both packaging and point-of-purchase (POP) display with clients across North America. Our dynamic company offers employees a collaborative, client-focused and business casual workplace with excellent benefits, and a unique supportive family culture.

If you embody integrity, teamwork, passionate excellence, and you enjoy working in a high-performing and high-energy environment, we are currently recruiting a highly motivated individual for the role of KBA (Printing) Operator.

JOB SUMMARY:
The KBA Operator oversees all aspects of projects from the instructions contained on a work order to meet quantity, quality, timing priorities, and inception to shipping using planning, monitoring and controlling processes.

The KBA Operator handles multiple projects within a fast-paced environment and is open to constant challenge and change. The Operator will develop and maintain positive working relationships with all contacts inside and outside The Central Group. The Operator is a person with tenacity, drive, ownership and is communicative with other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set-up the KBA accurately in accordance with proper setup techniques.
Inspect substrate before run to ensure that substrate is to quality specification, particularly trim and registration.
Monitor corrugate quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, wrap and correct size.
Maximize the utilization of equipment by operation the machinery at available capacity and speed.
Train and assist Feeder and Stacker with job duties on the machine.
Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
Additional duties may be assigned by management.
Ensures Quality Procedures are followed
Intimately understands the requirements of the Work Order

ACADEMIC AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma; and/or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak and write effectively to other employees and management
Organizational and time management

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office environnement, photocopies, printers, etc.
Minimal travel to visit customers and between locations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted up to 50 pounds.
Close vision is required (e.g., clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less)
Colour vision is required (must have the ability to identify and distinguish colours)

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Production and scheduling - 90%
Management -5%
Suppliers - 5%

About The Central Group of Companies:
The Central Group of Companies is a Platinum Best-Managed Company, and an industry leader in Performance-at-Retail. For over 40 years, Central has provided its impressive client base with retail packaging, displays, fixtures, retail environments, and B2B technology solutions that deliver measurable results. We combine unique shopper research techniques with the best of applied innovation through design, excellence in manufacturing operations and retail installation.

Central Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available upon request from people with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

**Benefits**:
Dental care
Vision care
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Overtime pay

Work Location: In person