Operator I - Converting

Pregis; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Entertainment Group in Elgin, IL is seeking an Operator I - Converting to set up, operate, and maintain converting and finishing equipment for high-quality packaging and printed products. You will work with flexographic printing, die cutting, label systems, and adhesive application to meet customer specs and production schedules.

Qualified candidates have experience with converting or related production equipment, strong attention to detail, safety, and the ability to stand for long

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating converting, packaging, printing, finishing, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience operating and setting up equipment such as flexographic presses, die cutters, label systems, web handling systems, adhesive application systems, or related production equipment preferred.
• Experience performing machine setups, changeovers, and production adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production specifications.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot converting and finishing equipment.
• Complete machine setups and changeovers to support production needs.
• Operate equipment such as flexographic printing equipment, die-cutting equipment, label applicators, web-fed systems, adhesive systems.
• Produce finished products while meeting quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to maintain production goals.
• Identify and resolve equipment or production issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records and counts.
• Support safe and efficient team operations.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Quality awareness

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Flexographic printing equipment

Die-cutting equipment

Label applicators

Web-fed systems

Adhesive application systems

Job description

Operator I - Converting

Location: Elgin, IL

Shift: (Day Shift) 5AM to 5PM OR (Night Shift) 5PM to 5AM

Schedule: Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Pay: $23.00+ per hour

Summary of Job

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor and/or Operations Manager, the Operator I - Converting is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining converting and finishing equipment to produce high-quality packaging and printed products while meeting customer specifications, production schedules, and company performance standards.

This position plays a key role in converting operations, supporting processes such as flexographic printing, die cutting, label application, web handling, and adhesive application. Candidates with converting, packaging, flexographic printing, label manufacturing, or related production experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot converting and finishing equipment.
• Complete machine setups and changeovers to support production needs.
• Operate equipment such as flexographic printing equipment, die-cutting equipment, label applicators, web-fed systems, adhesive systems, and related converting machinery.
• Produce finished products while meeting quality standards.
• Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to maintain production goals.
• Identify and resolve equipment or production issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate production records and counts.
• Support safe and efficient team operations.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience operating converting, packaging, printing, finishing, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience operating and setting up equipment such as flexographic presses, die cutters, label systems, web handling systems, adhesive application systems, or related production equipment preferred.
• Experience performing machine setups, changeovers, and production adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and production specifications.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

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