Machine Operator

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a machine operator in our Beltsville factory

Job Overview

The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring the internal and external customer demands are achieved, quality standards are met, and labor efficiencies are maximized within a safe working environment. Also, support all other departments regarding business needs.

As a key member of the Production Team, the Machine Operator will be hands on in their approach to all aspects of production within their area. They will work collaboratively within the team to produce products at a high standard, achieving daily targets of output and efficiency.

Benefits

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

Culture

At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client's satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out,

Job Duties and Expectations

• Perform daily minor preventative maintenance duties to ensure the effective performance of our machinery.
• Ensure Start Up and Shut Down procedures are carried out and documented according to SOP's.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and report any quality issues or concerns to your Process Improvement Manager.
• Training new operators on basic machine operations
• Accessing the machine parameters on the computer and making improvements when needed
• Operate a variety of bindery machinery as required.
• Establishes an environment that is conducive to collaboration and teamwork, promotes positive employee relations and takes steps to prevent or diffuse conflicts.
• Implements and follows policies and procedures consistently and according to company standards.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Operate within the District Photo framework ensuring the company's Core Values are always maintained.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills including time management and workload prioritization.
• Experience and knowledge of key machinery within the area.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Enthusiasm about learning and training.
• Ability to encourage and mentor teams of trainees.
• Flexible, assertive, team player who is willing to help wherever needed to achieve company goals.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Must perform other duties assigned by Management Team.
• Ability to maintain good attendance.
• Quick learner and self-motivated
• Ability to work as needed, particularly during high volume periods, to ensure that departmental objectives are accomplished.
• Must be able to perform a variety of physical activities, including constant and repetitive motions, reaching, bending, picking, walking, standing, gripping, and grabbing.
• Must be able to stand for entire duration of shift up to and including 12 hours per day.

Behavioral A confident, friendly, and professional manner. Flexible in all aspects of the role, including working patterns, enthusiastic, willing, and able to provide outstanding service. Ability to build positive working relationships with all team members. Shows respect and concern for others. Has a can do attitude in meeting challenges and resolving problems.

Culture and Core Values All District Photo colleagues are committed to upholding our core values and support in sustaining an open, honest and quality driven culture that our colleagues can be proud of and our customers can depend on. These values are: Quality Excellence Integrity Respect Responsibility Teamwork

District Photo Inc.

Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen's leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.

Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.

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