Printer - Digital

Rapid Labels is part of the Labelmakers Group and is one of the foremost awarded manufacturers of innovative flexible packaging products and packaging solutions to the fast-moving consumer goods sector, mostly large multinationals in the general food and beverage markets. The Company is a private multisite business in Australia and New Zealand, employing well over 600 people, with the primary focus in manufacturing pressure sensitive labels.

About the opportunity:

Across the business, we have exciting growth as a leading packaging company in Australia which you will be a significant contributor to. We are now looking for an Experienced Digital Printerto join our team in Kilsyth VIC.

Printers are the core of our business to produce quality products for our customers within the required targets.

One role is Day shift - 12 hours per day. Working three fixed days per week – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Key Responsibilities include:

• Safe operation of the Digital HP Printer to deliver perfect product within the assigned daily production
• Have an eye for detail when printing label products which have tight quality specifications.
• Ensure timely set-up of machines including tooling, plates, films, ink, and paper for the print run.
• Work flexibly, to ensure customer needs are achieved and to minimise downtime.
• You will contribute to all steps in our production process and practices including, Quality, Safety, Good Manufacturing practice (GMP) housekeeping and Environmental control measures.
• Form a trusting bond with your colleagues such as the warehouse, pre-press team and broader production crew and communicate effectively across multiple work groups.
• Support minor maintenance tasks and trouble shooting.
• Support other team members (printers, finishers, pre-production) with tasks to ensure customer and production needs a are met.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Ideally hold 3+ years' experience working with any digital or press printing.
• A Trade Certificate in Printing or relevant certification would be advantageous.
• Must be able to work autonomously and take initiative.
• To have high attention to detail and proud of your work standard – quality focus
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills.
• Be a team player that can communicate effectively across multiple work groups.

What can we offer you?

With sites spanning across the Australia and New Zealand, working as part of a highly driven team at Rapid Labels you can expect the opportunity to build your career across functions, locations, and equipment. We aim to be a destination employer in the printing industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.

For more information about us at Rapid Labels and the Labelmakers Group, please visit our website.

Candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical and hold a right to work in Australia

What are you waiting for? Apply now.  Please indicate your shift preference in your cover letter.