Press operator

Now Hiring: Press 1st Operator Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Pay: $38.33 - $43.55/hr + shift differential + progressive increases Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts only | Overtime available Industry: Food Service Folding Carton Manufacturing

Our recruiting firm is partnering with a global leader in paperboard and foodservice packaging to hire Press 1st Operators for their Elk Grove Village facility. This is a high-paying, long-term opportunity with excellent benefits, strong job security, and advancement through a proven promotion-from-within culture.

What You'll Do

• Operate and oversee printing presses safely and efficiently
• Ensure quality of printed sheets (color, register, clarity, defects)
• Troubleshoot press issues and make necessary adjustments
• Perform press make-ready and quick changeovers
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
• Assist feeder and second press operator as needed
• Participate in scheduled press cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance

What We're Looking For

• Printing press experience required
• Feeder/Operator and Second Pressman experience preferred
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Manufacturing experience a plus

Schedule Requirements

• 12-hour rotating shifts only
• Must be flexible for overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable attendance and punctuality required

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs independently; up to 100 lbs with assistance
• Pull loaded pallets using hand truck
• Stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform repetitive motions
• Strong visual acuity and color vision for quality inspection

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive pay + shift differential
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance & employee discount programs
• Life, disability, and voluntary benefits

salary: $79,040 - $89,440 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 6 PM - 6 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall quality of printed sheets. Pressman selects random sheets from each load and checks that they have appropriate color, register, type and are void of unnecessary markings.
• When problems are encountered, pressman is to determine cause and adjust press to correct error.
• Pressman responsible for removing full pallets from press with hand truck and placing a new pallet on press.
• Must maintain written records of production and quality. Records include production time, amount produced, time wasted on corrections and waiting for materials and number of defective materials. Records of color quality are also recorded and graphed.
• Responsible for performing duties of second pressman or feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Responsible for press make-ready (adjust press to accommodate for new printing job to be done). (Refer to manual on quick change over procedure).
• Must assist second pressman and feeder with monthly cleaning of press. Press is thoroughly cleaned, oiled and greased. Rollers are changed if necessary

The essential functions of this role include:

working up to 7 hrs of overtime per week

working weekends

Skills

Press Operation

Monitoring

Standing

Slip Sheet Operation

Setting

Tending

Cutting

Material Handling

Time Management

Blueprint Reading

Basic Computer Skills

Qualifications

Years of experience: 4 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.