Night Shift Press Operator Helper — Growth & Benefits

Staffmark Group; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Press Operator Helper in Crystal Lake, IL. The role supports the Flexo Press Operator with setup, material handling, and quality checks on a night shift, Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

The position offers competitive pay ($20–$22/hr) based on experience, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for skill development in a safety-focused printing environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of machine operator experience or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to pass pre-employment reading and ruler measurement tests.
• Able to read measurements to 1/16 of an inch.
• Able to distinguish colors, shades, and brightness variations.
• Able to lift up to 65 lbs without assistance.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Flexo Press Operator with press setup and production activities.
• Gather and load materials required for production runs.
• Verify correct printing plates, gears, rewind directions, and machine settings.
• Prepare inks, check pH and viscosity levels, and supply ink to the press.
• Monitor setup materials and remove completed setup rolls from the press.
• Return unused ink and relabel excess materials for inventory control.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the printing department.
• Clean printing plates and designated press components after production runs.
• Restock supplies and support efficient press operations.
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ruler / measurement tests

Reading measurements

Color vision

Lifting up to 65 lbs

Stamina / movement

Attention to detail

Job description

Staffmark Group is hiring a Press Operator Helper in Crystal Lake, IL. The role supports the Flexo Press Operator with setup, material handling, and quality checks on a night shift, Monday through Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

The position offers competitive pay ($20–$22/hr) based on experience, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for skill development in a safety-focused printing environment.