Press Operator

Manpower, Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Riverside, CA is seeking an entry-level Press Operator to learn reel room operations and grow into a safety-first pro. You will support press runs by reading runsheets, preparing rolls, and keeping the press area organized for production.

This role offers hands-on training, a rotating schedule with day, evening, and weekend shifts, and the chance to develop skills in plating, webbing, ink setup, and press cleanup while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work the night shift, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, reach and kneel during an 8-hour shift.
• Strong verbal and written communication to coordinate with the team.
• Ability to read and understand markups for page location and color positions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze imposition run sheets to determine required roll sizes and prepare rolls.
• Inspect rolls for damage and prepare with tape and Running Paster Patterns.
• Learn and operate reel equipment through hands-on training.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support press setup/cleanup and troubleshoot web breaks with the team.

Skills

Night shifts

Team communication

Reading markups

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside, CA is calling—and I’m ready to step into an entry-level Press Operator role where I can learn the fundamentals of Reel room Operations and grow into confident, safety-first press performance. In this position, I’ll support press runs by understanding runsheets, identifying and preparing rolls, and helping keep the press area organized and ready for production.

Job Title: Press Operator

Location: Riverside, CA

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour

Shift: Rotating Schedule (Changes Every 3 Months)
Employees rotate through a variety of shifts every three months, including day, evening, and weekend schedules. Typical shift hours range between 8:30 AM and 2:30 AM. Flexibility to work different schedules is required.

What\'s the Job?

• Analyze imposition run sheets to determine required roll sizes and prepare rolls for press runs across multiple concurrent jobs on my assigned shift.
• Inspect rolls thoroughly, identify any damage, and prepare rolls for use by applying double-sided tape and constructing Running Paster Patterns.
• Learn and operate reel equipment through hands-on training and consistent practice to support smooth, accurate production.
• Follow safety procedures at all times while maintaining a clean, organized work area, including sweeping, mopping, and managing oil and debris.
• Support press setup and cleanup, troubleshoot web failures by identifying root causes of breaks and unit malfunctions, and communicate issues clearly to the team and management.

What\'s Needed?

• Willingness to work the night shift, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, bend, climb, reach, and kneel repeatedly during an 8-hour shift.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with team members and report issues.
• Ability to read and understand markups for page location and color positions on all runs.
• High school diploma or GED, plus the vision abilities needed for close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

What\'s in it for me?

• Structured, hands-on training to build proficiency in reel operation and press setup.
• A clear path to develop troubleshooting skills for web failures, breaks, and unit malfunctions.
• Experience working with press operations, including plating, webbing, ink setup, and press cleanup.
• Opportunity to strengthen communication and teamwork in a production environment.
• Confidence-building responsibility as I learn to run the press and maintain quality-focused operations.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.