Press Operator

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Run printing presses efficiently and safely .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining printing presses, ensuring quality control, and performing mechanical adjustments. Proficient in recording production data and adhering to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Printing Press OperationQuality ControlMechanical AptitudeProduction Data RecordingFeeder/Operator Experience

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Hard Skills

Printing Press KnowledgeBasic Math SkillsColor VisionMechanical/Technical AptitudeProduction Time Management

Soft Skills

PunctualityOn-the-Job Training

Tools & Technologies

ColorMeasureCPC (Color Printer Control)Hand Truck

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceSafe Quality Food ProceduresPreventive MaintenanceQuality CriteriaPrinting Problems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run printing presses efficiently and safely
Ensure the overall quality of printed sheets
Select random sheets from each load and check color, register, markings, and other quality criteria
Determine causes of printing problems and adjust the press to correct errors
Remove full pallets from the press with a hand truck
Correctly flag skids and place empty pallets on the press
Record production and quality data, including production time, output, correction and waiting time, and defective materials
Use ColorMeasure to keep color within specification and log color-quality records
Perform second pressman or feeder duties as needed
Complete press make-ready for new printing jobs
Lead second pressman and feeder in weekly, monthly, and yearly preventive maintenance and press cleaning
Clean, oil, and grease the press and change rollers when necessary
Provide on-the-job training to the second pressman and feeder-operator
Follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, allergen, and Safe Quality Food procedures
Report unsafe conditions and customer complaints
Participate in SQF root-cause and corrective actions as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Manufacturing experience preferred
Mechanical/technical aptitude
Strong working knowledge of computer systems
Must be able to speak, read, and write English
Basic math skills
Working knowledge of printing press
Feeder/Operator and Second Pressman experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Ability to work alternate schedules and overtime, including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends
Punctuality
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
Ability to perform awkward and/or repetitive movements
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
Ability to pull full pallets weighing 1,500–2,000 pounds with a hand truck
Required standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and visual acuity
Color vision required
Ability to lift and carry ink buckets up to 35 pounds and rollers up to 100 pounds with assistance
Familiarity with printing presses, CPC (Color Printer Control) for Heidelberg presses, wrenches, and related tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation and holidays
Optional health, dental, and life insurance
Health spending accounts
Healthy lifestyle program
401(k) with company matching and supplemental company contributions
Pet insurance
Home and auto insurance programs
Purchasing Power
Tuition reimbursement/assistance
Aflac
Lifelock Identity Protection
Hyatt Legal Services
Tobacco cessation program
Employee assistance/referral program
Uniform service
Safety shoe benefits
Safety prescription-eyewear benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short- and long-term disability
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Adoption assistance program
Employee discount programs
11 paid company holidays each year
On-the-job training and job progression through promotion from within