General Labor Operator

Company: Serigraph
Location: West Bend
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The General Labor Operator performs a variety of tasks related to the final stages of the printing process. Responsibilities include assisting in operating specialized post-printing equipment, inspecting and packaging materials, maintaining workplace organization, and ensuring product quality standards are met. This position supports continuous improvement and adheres to environmental and safety protocols. Essential Duties/Responsibilities Assist in the operation of post-printing machinery. Accurately record data in labor reporting systems, QA forms, job tickets, and move tags. Transfer products between workstations efficiently and safely. Sustain 5S standards in the designated work area. Follow all customer-specific requirements and job specifications. Ensure ability to meet vision requirements including color distinction, with or without correction. Stop production when necessary to address quality concerns; escalate nonconforming products or processes to management. Contribute to sustainability by recycling, reducing energy use, and minimizing waste and scrap. Inspect/audit product for visual or functional defects in printing, cutting, and lamination. Perform manual post-printing tasks such as popping out parts, hand applications, pulling sealed air, shrink wrapping, and product packaging. Sort and separate recyclable materials appropriately. Complete housekeeping tasks including mopping and trash removal. Recommend improvements or changes for future production runs. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision. Ensure quality and stop production to correct quality concerns. Inform management of products and/or processes that do not conform to requirements. Ensure all environmental practices and materials are handled and disposed of per appropriate procedures in your area. Support Serigraph current quality business system and understand use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual. Success At Serigraph Success is living Serigraph’s values daily, embracing accountability, and actively participating in our culture of continuous improvement. You’ll succeed by: Living our values. Calling out gaps and asking for help. Understanding your accountabilities and wanting to succeed. Having the capability (knowledge and ability) to succeed in your role. Following work instructions and procedures. Troubleshooting issues and delivering results to plan. Success at Serigraph is about more than just results; it's about how we achieve those results together, through a commitment to our values, each other, and continuous growth. Qualifications & Education These are the minimum skills required to be considered qualified for the position as outlined above. Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices. Understand departmental procedures and policies. These are the preferred skills for the ideal candidate as outlined above. QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent. Experience with the ERP system and data entry. Basic understanding of post-printing equipment operations and material handling processes. Who is Serigraph? Serigraph has over 70 years of experience in printing, advanced decorating technologies and graphic solutions for the automotive, appliance, consumer, medical, power sports, and point-of-purchase markets. Our core business is decorating plastic. We print, form, mold, finish and fulfill in-house. Serigraph specializes in transforming our customer’s brands to the physical world through print. Come help us build a team of creative problem solvers who know they can make a difference—because that’s the kind of community we want. Life at Serigraph The average Serigraph employee has more than 16 years of service! The tenure of our coworkers speaks volumes for life at Serigraph. Serigraph employees enjoy: Competitive wages with shift premiums Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday A clean and air-conditioned environment Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and a vacation buy/sell program Paid lunch breaks and holidays included in overtime Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(k) eligibility on day one Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails Cross training, growth, and promotion from within What are you waiting for? Apply to join the Serigraph team today! *Serigraph is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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