Offset Press Operator

Position Summary

The Offset Press Operator is a critical member of the production team, responsible for safely operating offset printing equipment to manufacture high-quality labels that meet customer specifications. This role requires strong technical knowledge of press operations, a commitment to quality, and a focus on efficiency and waste reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all plant and corporate safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Immediately report safety concerns or incidents to supervision.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through daily housekeeping.
• Perform press make-ready according to job tickets and product specifications, ensuring correct plates, inks, substrates, tooling, and press settings.
• Operate offset printing press equipment to meet customer specifications while optimizing quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Conduct all required press-side quality checks, including color, copy, registration, ink adhesion, and visual inspection.
• Maintain consistent print quality throughout production runs.
• Complete all documentation, procedures, and quality measurements required under BRC and internal quality standards.
• Perform routine press maintenance, including cleaning plates, cylinders, ink systems, and lubricating equipment as required.
• Accurately and timely enter material usage, downtime, and production data into the GlobeTek system.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of printing press operator experience or technical training; offset printing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret job tickets and quality specifications.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and arm motions.
• Frequent walking; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Compensation

$30.00 – $35.00 per hour (depending on experience), with a $1.50 shift differential for Nights.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k)
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays