First Press Operator (Press Operator 2)

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative company that plays a crucial role in producing the brands you love. As a First Press Operator, you will operate a state-of-the-art printing press, ensuring high-quality production while supporting a collaborative team environment. This position offers the opportunity to learn and grow within a climate-controlled setting, where your contributions directly impact the success of well-known brands. If you have a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a passion for quality, this role is perfect for you. Start your career journey with us today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefit Programs

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience operating printing press required.
• Experience with dry off-set preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a dry off-set printing press.
• Produce high quality printed cans and communicate print anomalies.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Technical Print Knowledge

Exceptional Color Vision

Basic Computer Literacy

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Come and start your new career with a company that impacts many of the brands you see on store shelves today!

Our St. Louis location has an opening for a First Press Operator position. Successful candidates will have the following:

• High school diploma or GED


• Experience operating printing press


• Experience with dry off-set preferred

SGS&Co offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefit programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

Working in our climate-controlled environment, you will have the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of our unique manufacturing process. Bring your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dependability and join SGS&Co.

Can you picture yourself at the heart of a dynamic, future-focused team, helping to build and grow household-name brands around the world? Imagine seeing a product picked off a shelf, with the knowledge that you were a part of that process. That's what we do at SGS&Co. Start, grow, and build a career with us today!

Position Summary

The First Press Operator operates and maintains a two-piece, dry off-set printing press and produces high quality printed cans. This position also recognizes and communicates print anomalies to the front end to facilitate a can that will be able to run commercially in accordance with the timing and needs of company clients. Additionally, this position supports training for the Second Press Operator position.

Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30PM Monday-Friday

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED


• 1-2 years experience operating printing press


• Experience with dry off-set preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude.


• Strong technical print knowledge.


• Exceptional color vision.


• Basic computer literacy.


• Ability to work safely in press areas.


• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team.


• Ability to follow direction and work individually or as part of a team.


• Self-driven and able to work with minimal oversight.


• Ability to conceptualize and problem solve.


• Ability to multitask.


• Attention to detail.


• Comply with all company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.


• Willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.


• Use hands to reach, grasp, handle, and feel.


• Effectively communicate.


• Required to stand and walk for most of shift.


• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

NOTE: The information contained in this document describes the general nature, purpose, responsibilities, duties, skills, abilities, and workload of employees in the job described. However, it in no way constitutes a complete list of those that may be required. In addition, this does not constitute an employment contract and may be changed at any time.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Experience

1 - 2 years: Experience operating printing press (required)
Experience with dry off-set preferred (preferred)

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