Night-Shift Press Operator — Training & Growth in Printing

Lee Enterprises; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Lee Enterprises’ Twin Falls Times-News is hiring a Press Operator or Trainee for a full-time role in Twin Falls, Idaho. The position supports offset printing on a Goss Urbanite press, with duties including loading newsprint, ink management, registration and plate making. Trainees shadow journey-level operators to learn the trade.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. Candidates should be 18+, able to lift 50 lbs, and distinguish colors; prior press experience is preferred but we train those

Qualifications

• This role requires you to be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physical tasks.
• Distinguish colors and have mechanical aptitude.
• Willing to work night shifts as needed; training provided if no prior press experience.

Responsibilities

• Load newsprint and prepare materials for printing.
• Monitor reel stands, set ink densities, and manage registration.
• Fill ink fountains, set folders, and perform plate making.
• Maintain a safe, clean press area and perform maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Learn and/or perform all aspects of offset printing with the Goss press.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Night shift

Physical strength (lift up to 50 lbs)

Tools

Goss Urbanite press

Job description

Lee Enterprises’ Twin Falls Times-News is hiring a Press Operator or Trainee for a full-time role in Twin Falls, Idaho. The position supports offset printing on a Goss Urbanite press, with duties including loading newsprint, ink management, registration and plate making. Trainees shadow journey-level operators to learn the trade.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. Candidates should be 18+, able to lift 50 lbs, and distinguish colors; prior press experience is preferred but we train those