Assistant Press Operator for KBA142

Veritiv; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Employee engagement programs

Job summary

Veritiv in Niles, IL is seeking a 2nd Pressperson to support lead operators in the press room. You will assist with make-ready, operate presses per written instructions, and verify stock and ink against tickets.

You will follow SOPs, perform quality pull sheets, maintain press records, and participate in routine press maintenance. The role requires ability to work nights, weekends, and vacations as needed, with a focus on safe, accurate production and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience as a Second Press Operator.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets and specifications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and vacations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pressperson with press make ready and operate press per written instructions.
• Read and follow job tickets for stock and color specs; verify stock and ink match specs.
• Perform folder setups, maintain press register and color.
• Execute quality pull sheets, pull samples, ensure production meets customer specs and deadlines.
• Follow safety policies and assist in routine press maintenance with team.
• Adapt to fast-paced production and support coverage as required.

Skills

Press room experience

Team collaboration

Lift 50-75 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Tools

Press equipment operation

SOP understanding

Job description

Job Purpose

Our 2nd Pressperson will be responsible for assisting lead operators in the press room. This role will assist other operators with make readies, press equipment operations, and perform quality control functions.

Our 2nd Pressperson will be responsible for assisting lead operators in the press room. This role will assist other operators with make readies, press equipment operations, and perform quality control functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to assist Pressperson with press make ready and operate press based upon written instructions provided.
• Follow SOP's, be able to read and understand job tickets for stock and color specifications, and verify that stock and ink match job specs on ticket.
• Perform folder set ups and maintain press register and color.
• Perform quality pull sheet procedures, pull samples, and ensure each job is produced to customer specifications, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Follow all safety policies and regulations.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance on the press with the press team members as required.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and vacations as needed.
• Must be available to fill in for others when on vacation.

Work Experience

• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Must have a minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience as a Second Press Operator.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Working Conditions

The work environment for this position requires:

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.