Operator - Press - 2nd Shift

ProAmpac; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Paid time off

Employee discount programs

Job summary

ProAmpac in Huntley, Illinois is seeking a skilled Flexographic Printing Press operator to prepare presses, load inks and film, and ensure high-quality print output from roll to roll.

Responsibilities include media setup, quality checks, communication with previous shift, and basic maintenance with supervision. This role requires safety adherence and ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with a Flexographic Printing Press.

Responsibilities

• Prepare press and all job components for print jobs (anilox, ink, film).
• Monitor print quality and apply corrections to maintain specifications.
• Communicate status with the prior shift and supervisors as needed.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot with supervision.

Skills

Flexographic printing

Job description

Description

This position prepares the flexographic press for print jobs as assigned, loads appropriate film and ink, and ensure quality by checking for blots/errors. The objective of this role is to produce roll to roll printed material with the highest degree of quality, as directed each day by production leaders.

Wage starting at $26/hr.

Essential Duties And Tasks

• Communicate with Press Operator from previous shift, if any, regarding status of press operations
• Prepares press and all job components for print job, such as anilox, ink, film, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on machine and troubleshoots problems as needed, with assistance from Supervisor.
• Set Impression, evaluate quality of print, execute recommended corrections.
• Checks ink color and placement on film then adjusts and fine tunes anilox rolls and plates to ensure job is printing according to specifications.
• Checks UPC codes, ensuring they are scannable.
• Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements.
• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.

Working Conditions

• This job operates in a manufacturing environment.
• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and occasionally lift office products up to 50 pounds.
• This position may have minimal exposure to hazards such as dust, high noise levels, solvent fumes and medium heat on the production floor.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds with no assistance.
• Able to stand for shift in safety shoes.
• Able to grip with one or both hands.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match
• Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more
• Career development opportunities
• A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported

Qualifications

Experience

• 1 year: Flexographic Printing Press

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Job Category

Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time