Post Press Operator

Staff Perm; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Perm in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a Post Press Operator for contract work. You will operate routine post-press functions, set up equipment, and ensure accuracy of labels and order details.

The role demands attention to detail, basic math, lean knowledge, and experience with bindery or printing processes. Pre-employment background check and drug screening apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 18 years old and eligible to work in the USA.
• 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience in printing process/operations.
• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Experience operating powered hand trucks.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and gather materials efficiently, monitor equipment and prepare supplies.
• Check order instructions, ensure ink coverage, quantity, and correct shipping labels.
• Maintain production by following policies, inspect orders, and use basic computer systems.
• Label, sort, load trucks, and ensure compliance with postal service/delivery requirements.
• Inspect products for order accuracy and manifest orders per shop order or manifest system.

Skills

Lean principles

Basic math skills

Reading skills

Printing process knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Power hand trucks operation

Quality adherence

Shipping label accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Post Press Operator

The Post Press Operator is responsible for the operation of routine manual and/or automated post-press functions. May operate basic bindery equipment and utilize basic computer systems in the completion of duties. LOCATION: Des Plaines, IL 60018 POSITION: Contract PAY RATE: $20.00 hour

• Duties and tasks at this level are with limited complexity.
• Perform a complete set-up of equipment and gather materials in an efficient manner, which may include: monitor/maintain equipment, the stock area with supplies, check order shipments, stamp and proofread customer orders and generate labels.
• Determine and understand all order instructions and running of equipment productively while, meeting job requirements of the accuracy of the product, proper ink coverage, accurate quantity, correct shipping label and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations.
• Maintain production operation by following policies and procedures, which may include using a powered hand truck inspecting orders for errors, and using basic computer systems.
• Meet company service requirements which may include proper labeling and sorting, engraving special orders, loading trucks, monitoring binding margins for insert and tagboard placement and adhere to postal service/delivery compliance as required.
• May inspect the product to verify a match with order specifications and manifest orders according to terms/methods defined in the shop order package and/or manifest system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED - Required
• 18 years old and eligible to work in the USA
• 1 year Manufacturing
• Experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshoot.
• Experience in printing process/operations.
• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Experience operating powered hand trucks.

Pre-Employment Screening: Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening based on local, state and federal laws in your region. This process is designed to ensure the safety and integrity of the workplace. Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements for the role.