Print Press and Bindery Operator – 2nd shift

Job Description

The Print Press & Bindery Operator is responsible for operating printing and finishing equipment to produce high-quality print and digital products. This role ensures each job is completed on time, within specifications, and meets company quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate print and finishing equipment in accordance with established production standards and job specifications.
• Monitor quality, speed, and material usage to minimize waste and ensure output meets expectations.
• Review and interpret job tickets, following all instructions for layout, paper type, binding, and finishing requirements.
• Conduct in-process and final quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Communicate project status, delays, or concerns with the production team to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of machinery in accordance with company maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to safety procedures including forklift operation, lockout/tagout protocols, and hazardous communication standards.
• Participate in required training programs and contribute to a safe, organized work environment.
• Proactively identify and report equipment issues or production inefficiencies to team leaders.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, but is not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience:
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Desired Skills:
• Mechanically Inclined
• Attention to Detail
• Self-Motivated/Driven
• Machine/Press Operation experience
• Experience with cross-media products, print, and digital
• Mental Requirements:
• Reading, writing, and calculating
• Interpersonal skills
• Reasoning/analysis
• Work with minimal supervision
• Equipment/Tools Used:
• Personal computer, phone, calculator, press and bindery equipment
• Physical Requirements:
• Light work (lift up to 10 lbs): Frequent – Office equipment and supplies, manuals, books, etc.
• Medium work (lift 15-25 lbs): Frequent – Boxes and stacks of manuals, books, etc.
• Heavy work (lift 25-50 lbs): Occasional – Pallets
• Required Testing:
• Pre-employment: Omnipress is a drug-free workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening prior to beginning employment. Refusal to submit to required testing or screening will result in disqualification from further employment consideration.

Note: This job description is subject to change at any time.