Printing Assistant (night shift)

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Graphic Packaging International New Zealand Ltd (GPI) is a leader in innovative design and manufacture of printed packaging for blue chip customers.

We supply cartons to a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, consumer and beverage packaging.

We have built a solid reputation and significant growth on the quality of our products, the expertise of our people and our investment in state of the art processes and equipment.

We have an opportunity for a Printing Assistant to assist on our modern technologically advanced colour lithographic press (Roland) at our Penrose site on a permanent night shift roster – 36 hours per week 3pm-3am Friday-Sunday.

This is a hands-on role working in a busy environment that requires an eye for detail, accuracy, strong communication and team work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a global, progressive industry leader. Aside from working in a dynamic and challenging position, you will enjoy a fantastic supportive team environment, ongoing development and career opportunities.

As the successful candidate, you will be level headed and thrive in a busy and changing environment where you will be challenged daily.  We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, who wants to contribute and be part of the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with set-up and operation of various print machines;
• Assisting with pre-make-ready;
• Establishing and organising the printing jobs;
• Checking and comparing quantity of stock to job specifications, ensuring the stock has been quality checked and ready to proceed;
• Coordinating the smooth running of the feeders of the printing machines;
• Preparing pallets;
• Ensuring pallets are stacked in a safe manner, and continually ensuring a safe and organised environment;
• Topping up solvents and coating buckets;
• Cleaning printing plates;
• Replacing water buckets and continually filling chemical bottles;
• Ensuring excess raw materials are appropriately tagged and returned;
• Assisting the Print Operators s with any other required duties.

  To be successful in this role, you must:

• Be highly motivated and take initiative;
• Be team oriented/focused;
• Have excellent communication skills;
• Follow instructions;
• Can adapt to a changing and fast paced environment;
• Can multi-task and prioritise numerous work tasks as the business requires;
• Work in a collaborative manner within the team and internal and external stakeholders to achieve customer service goals;
• Demonstrate attention to detail;
• Demonstrate problem solving skills – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner;
• Be punctual and reliable;
• Be efficient and courteous with internal and external personnel.

  Experience within the printing and packaging industries would be a distinct advantage.

  GPIAC Ltd is an equal opportunity employer who values its employees.

  If you wish to apply for this position please send both your cover letter and CV to [email protected].