Operator I-ARL

Pregis-3; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis in Arlington, TX is seeking an Operator I to operate full converting line and finishing equipment, ensuring high-quality products while controlling costs. You will follow Pregis policies, adhere to safety standards, and support continuous improvement.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 5–7 years of related experience, with a 12-hour shift schedule (6PM–6AM) on a 2-2-3 rotation. Training and leadership opportunities are available as you grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hourly employees to ensure production of high quality products at lowest cost.
• Set up and operate full converting line and finishing equipment per SOPs.
• Train other employees when requested. Analyze issues and implement solutions.
• Maintain accurate job counts and ensure safety and quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Operator I

Location: Arlington, TX

Reports To:Shift Supervisor

Shift (s): Available: 6PM-6AM (2-2-3 Schedule)

Under the direction of VP operations and or Dept Supervisor oversees hourly employees to ensure the production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Overview

Must have the technical ability to operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity. Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures. Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction. Train other employees when requested or required to do so. Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions. Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Possess and demonstrates developing leadership qualities.
• Use leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of the company’s machines.
• Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job.
• Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information.
• Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards.
• Understands all technical aspects of press controls and can set up and operate; splicer, gluer, Straub applicators, Label Applicators, rotary cutter, register systems, etc.
• Understands tension controls, and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting glue rollers, changing plates, cylinders, and glue pads. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Performs Cleaning as required according to Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed by the First operator.
• Fully understands and maintains accurate counts on every job.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Competency (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others
• Promote positive teamwork culture
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
• Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
• Exposure to moving equipment
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Personal Protective Equipment required

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding

Position Type

• Full time
• 12 Hour Shifts

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.