Packaging Press Operator — Ink, Quality & Impact

Pregis Corporation; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis is seeking a Press Operator to execute press operations per the supervisor's guidance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires reading print tickets, setting up runs, and maintaining press ink stations to ensure quality.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience and be able to operate a sit-down forklift. This position supports ongoing production, quality control, and timely delivery of packaging products.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in driving a sit-down forklift.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of operations of press to include how to power-up and shut down a press.
• Reads and understands print tickets.
• Completes press pre-run set-up checklist.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Mounter's "proof", relative to bag dimensions, print locations, eye spot locations, plate register.
• Knowledge of how to ink up ink stations.
• Ability to produce high quality product on all jobs.
• Knowledge of inks & mixing, color matching, toning, ink "work-off" & applications, and ink disposal.
• Knowledge of film and applications "press tracking" with regard to tensions, print locations, rewinding.
• Ability to insert roll shaft into roll of film and secure on press.
• Ability to remove roll shaft from roll of film and transfer to skid.
• Inspects printed material of printed roll.
• Cleans ink stations and printing plates.
• Ability to identify and complete all forms relative to quality, inventory, maintenance, product identification and production tracking.
• Ability to at a minimum identify and properly communicate all press related problems.
• Performs related duties to hazardous waste handling, including but not limited to: following waste handling procedures, storage requirements and emergency/contingency plan procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations.

Skills

Press operation

Quality control

Teamwork

Safety

Maintenance

Ink handling

Education

1 year related experience or training

Forklift experience

Job description

Pregis is seeking a Press Operator to execute press operations per the supervisor's guidance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role requires reading print tickets, setting up runs, and maintaining press ink stations to ensure quality.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience and be able to operate a sit-down forklift. This position supports ongoing production, quality control, and timely delivery of packaging products.