Press Operator 1 (Sheeter Operator)

RRD; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RRD in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Sheeter Operator to bridge raw paper rolls and the precision printing process. You will transform large paperboard rolls into flat, accurately sized sheets while upholding strict quality and efficiency standards on our packaging line.

You’ll set up and calibrate equipment, monitor dimensions and surface quality, perform make-readies, and assist with maintenance. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial machinery, preferably sheet forming equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32 inch and perform basic calculations.
• Strong stamina for long shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strict adherence to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate high-speed sheeting equipment to convert paperboard rolls into precise sheets.
• Monitor sheet dimensions, squareness, and surface quality to prevent defects.
• Review job tickets to determine specifications and perform efficient make-ready transitions.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance on knives, rollers, and belts.
• Operate forklifts or roll-clamping equipment to load heavy rolls onto unwind stands.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues or paper-run jams to minimize downtime.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Mathematical Precision

Physical Stamina

Detail Orientation

Safety Focus

Tools

Marquip

Goodstrong

Maxson

Job description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

As a Sheeter Operator, you are the critical link between raw paper rolls and the high-precision printing process. You’ll be responsible for transforming massive rolls of paperboard into perfectly sized, flat sheets, ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency for our packaging production.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up, calibrate, and operate high-speed sheeting equipment to convert paperboard rolls into precise sheets.
• Quality Control: Constantly monitor sheet dimensions, squareness, and surface quality to prevent defects (e.g., dust, slitting errors, or scuffing).
• Setup & Changeover: Review job tickets to determine specifications (size, weight, grain direction) and perform efficient make-ready transitions between different jobs.
• Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance on knives, rollers, and belts to ensure optimal machine performance.
• Material Handling: Operate forklifts or roll-clamping equipment to load heavy rolls onto the unwind stands.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve mechanical issues or paper-run jams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Technical Aptitude: Experience with industrial machinery (preferably sheeters like Marquip, Goodstrong or Maxson) is a major plus.
• Mathematical Precision: Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32" and perform basic calculations for sheet counts and waste percentages.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail Oriented: A "sharp eye" for catching small defects that could cause issues later in the printing or die-cutting stages.
• Safety First: Strict adherence to Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and PPE.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The salary range for this role at the noted RRD location is $ 20.00- $28.00 / hour. Starting pay decisions are determined based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, proficiency, performance, shift, location, and other business needs. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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