Careers
Gamse Labels and Packaging is a leading label printer servicing the food and beverage industry. We offer three of the major printing process: lithography, flexography and digital. We seek employees who strive for excellence and understand the need for high quality and superior service.
Finishing
POSITION: Finishing Helper
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Finishing Helpers work either in the label die cut area or on the label cutting line:
In the die cut area Finishing Helpers work in groups of two to three people. Helpers will feed packs of 1,000 or 500 labels into a machine that cuts the square pack of labels into a variety of shapes. As the labels come down the chute after cutting. Helpers take the stacks of labels and paper and band them (with a paper banding machine). These stacks of labels are then placed on a conveyor for sealing. Helpers then place the sealed products into boxes on pallets to go to the Shipping Department.
On the cutting line, Finishing Helpers assist the paper cutter who is cutting large skids of paper labels into stacks of 1,000 or 500 for further processing. As the cutter pushes the cut labels down the cutting table, the Finishing Helper takes them and processes them (paper banding or placed in small boxes) into boxes on pallets for shipping or places them in bins for further processing in die cut.
In addition to above, Finishing Helpers use electric pallet jacks to move pallets and occasionally lift boxes (average weight 35 lbs. but occasionally up to 50 lbs.) onto pallets.
- Manufacturing experience preferred, printing facility experience a plus. No previous experience necessary to apply.
- Must be able to work any of three shifts: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- Manufacturing experience preferred, printing facility experience a plus.
- Good reading, math and attention to detail skills required.
- Jobs require standing for long periods of time. Pushing, pulling and handling packs of labels.
- Ability to lift boxes of max weight of 50 lbs.
Are you interested in joining our team? Download our job application and email it to careers@gamse.com or fax it to (410) 866-5672.
POSITION: Finishing Paper Jogger
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Paper Jogger takes lifts of printed material (maximum size of 28 x 40 inches) and “jogs” or “handles” the lifts onto a paper jogging machine. The Paper Jogger ensures that air is in between the sheets to align the stock for the cutting process. Using an automated scale to obtain required weights for further processing, a Paper Jogger uses a hand board to straighten the sheets/lifts on the automated jogging machine, which then straightens them precisely and to the necessary weight for further processing. While performing the job, The Jogger also inspects the lifts for print defects.
Label sheets are jogged on skids. These skids of label sheets will eventually be processed through a cutting machine that will cut the label sheets into strips and/or packs of labels for further processing in the plant.
Physical Requirements: The job requires using both hands to manipulate the paper and the jogging hand board as well as the necessity to operate the computer machinery of the jogging station.
Paper Jogger positions require standing the entire shift. Paper joggers also routinely push, pull and lift layers and strips of labels. The printed material that is lifted, pushed and/or pulled is approximately 25 lbs. Paper Joggers also use pallet jacks to move pallets.
Gamse employees get two 15 minute breaks and one ½ hour lunch break.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Manufacturing experience preferred, printing facility experience a plus. No previous experience necessary to apply.
The job also necessitates the employee to have good basic math skills and be familiar with operating electronic machinery.
Are you interested in joining our team? Download our job application and email it to careers@gamse.com or fax it to (410) 866-5672.
Prepress
Prepress Layout Specialist - PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A CREATIVE POSITION, THERE IS NO DESIGN INVOLVED IN THIS POSITION.
Position Description
The layout specialist has the role of making digital layouts primarily for offset printing. This is a full-time, day-shift position.
Duties
Candidates will be making process decisions and entering the appropriate data for project management, building final layouts for press, and processing files for platemaking.
Skills & Abilities
- PC / Windows operation
- Working knowledge of printing processes.
- Familiar with Esko workflow systems preferred.
- Have impeccable attention to detail.
- Self-starter and willing to learn.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Works well with all team members
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Rosedale, MD 21237: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Press Room
POSITION: Litho Feeder Operator
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Litho Feeder Operator is responsible for day-to-day preparation of the press feeders, operation, and maintenance of all offset printing presses. Help producing all offset presswork in compliance with job specifications, quality standards, and time requirements.
MUST BE ALBE TO WORK 3rd OR 2nd SHIFT AS THIS IS MOST LIKELY SHIFT THAT YOU WILL BE ON.
- Assist in the operation of printing press and operates press feeder.
- Assist with daily maintenance of printing press.
- Assist with retrieving plates, hanging plates and recycling/storing plates and other tasks associated with make-ready of the press.
- Ensure paper and raw materials (inks, coatings etc.) are maintained to supply a constant flow of materials while the equipment is running.
- Provide basic assistance as needed to make-ready the equipment for operation.
- Operates Pallet Jack to move paper stock.
- Maintains and cleans all equipment and working area to ensure maximum productivity on an on-going basis. Ensures proper disposal of all cleaning materials in accordance to policies and federal and/or state laws.
- Help in the administration of maintenance programs, tasks, and associated paper work.
- Follow the department’s maintenance program when maintenance is being conducted.
- Inspect job with reference to the work order and instructions to meet quality standards.
- Read, understand, and follow the entire work order of every job.
- Ensures safety policies and procedures are met.
- Other duties as assigned and/or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Manufacturing experience preferred, printing facility experience a plus. No previous experience necessary to apply.
- High School Diploma or equivalent with some knowledge of four color printing equipment a plus.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time on a regular basis.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to lift up to 45 lbs. Buckets, rollers, miscellaneous press items.
- Able to move 55-gallon drums of coating with drum jack.
- Able to move large 3000lb. rolls with pallet jacket or roll by hand.
- Able to Walk, Bend, Stoop, Knell, Twist, Stand, Reach, Twist, and Pull
- Must have good color vision and pass color vision test.
Are you interested in joining our team? Download our job application and email it to careers@gamse.com or fax it to (410) 866-5672.
General
Gamse is a Baltimore County label printer located in Rosedale, MD We print labels for a variety of customers with various printing methods. Gamse offers a full benefit package that includes paid vacation, holidays and 401(K)
Employee must be able to work any of three shifts:
7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. This position will very likely be on 2nd or 3rd shift. Please do not apply if you cannot work these shifts.
Entry Level Production Helper and Paper Joggers have the the opportunity to be promoted to higher paying positions in the plant.
Job Description: Entry Level Production Helper
Production Helpers work either in the label die-cut area or on the label cutting line:
On the cutting line, Helpers assist the paper cutter who is cutting large skids of paper labels into stacks of 1,000 or 500 for further processing. As the cutter pushes the cut labels down the cutting table, the Helper takes them and processes them (paper banding or placed in small boxes) into boxes on pallets for shipping or places them in bins for further processing in die cut.
In the die-cut area Helpers work in groups of two to three people. Helpers will feed packs of 1,000 or 500 labels into a machine that cuts the square pack of labels into a variety of shapes. As the labels come down the chute after cutting, helpers take the stacks of labels and paper band them (with a paper banding machine). These stacks of labels are then placed on a conveyor for sealing. Helpers then place the sealed products into boxes on pallets to go to the Shipping Department.
In addition to above, Helpers use electric pallet jacks to move pallets and occasionally lift boxes (average weight 35 lbs. but occasionally up to 50 lbs.) onto pallets
Job Description: Entry Level Paper Jogger
A Paper Jogger takes lifts of printed material (maximum size of 28 x 40 inches) and “jogs” or “handles” the lifts onto a paper jogging machine –the paper jogger ensures that air is in between the sheets to align the stock for the cutting process. Using an automated scale to obtain required weights for further processing, a paper jogger uses a hand board to straighten the sheets/lifts on the automated jogging machine which then straightens them precisely and to the necessary weight for further processing. While performing the job, the jogger also is inspecting the lifts for print defects.
Label sheets are jogged on skids. These skids of label sheets will eventually be processed through a cutting machine that will cut the label sheets into strips and/or packs of labels for further processing in the plant.
Physical Requirements:
The job requires using both hands to manipulate the paper, the jogging hand board and the necessity to operate the computer machinery of the jogging station.
Paper Jogger positions require standing the entire shift. Paper joggers also routinely push, pull and lift layers and strips of labels. The printed material that is lifted, and pushed and/or pulled is approximately 25 lbs. Paper Joggers also use pallet jacks to move pallets.
Other Requirements for Both Positions:
The job also necessitates the employee to have good basic reading and math skills and be familiar with operating electronic machinery.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for both positions:
- Must be able to work any of three shifts: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- Manufacturing experience preferred, printing facility experience a plus.
- Good reading, math and attention to detail skills required.
- Ability to lift boxes of max weight of 50 lbs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.15 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Are you interested in joining our team? Download our job application and email it to careers@gamse.com or fax it to (410) 866-5672.