Press Operator 2 (1st Shift)

Propelis

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 58,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Climate-controlled environment
Training & growth

Job summary

Propelis is hiring a Press Operator 2 for our St. Louis location. In this hands-on production role, you will operate and maintain a two-piece, dry offset printing press to produce high-quality printed cans for many recognized brands.

You will identify print issues early, support smooth production, and help develop the next level of press operators. 1st shift runs 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED is required.
  • 1–2 years of printing press operating experience is preferred.
  • Dry offset printing experience is preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, dependability, and a commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, monitor, and maintain a two-piece, dry offset printing press and produce high-quality printed cans.
  • Identify print anomalies and communicate them clearly to front-end teams.
  • Follow safety, quality, and production standards.
  • Support training for Second Press Operators as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude
Color vision
Attention to detail
Computer literacy
Safety compliance
Reliability
Communication skills
Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED
1-2 years printing press operating experience

Tools

Dry offset printing press

Job description

Build a Career Where Your Work Shows Up on Store Shelves!

Position Summary

Propelis is hiring a Press Operator 2 for our St. Louis location. In this hands-on production role, you will operate and maintain a two-piece, dry offset printing press to produce high-quality printed cans for many of the brands people recognize on store shelves every day. You will help identify and communicate print issues early, support smooth commercial production, and assist in developing Second Press Operators.

Shift:1st Shift, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible hire, paid in two installments and subject to company guidelines.

If you enjoy mechanical work, take pride in quality, and want a stable 1st-shift opportunity with room to learn and grow, this is a great place to start or continue your manufacturing career.

What we offer:

  • Competitive hourly pay of $25 - $28 USD, based on location, experience, and job-related factors
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits
  • Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and a climate-controlled work environment
  • Training, cross-functional learning, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a unique manufacturing process

What you will do:

You will operate, monitor, and maintain a two-piece, dry offset printing press; produce high-quality printed cans; identify print anomalies and communicate them clearly to front-end teams; follow safety, quality, and production standards; and support training for Second Press Operators as needed.

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 1-2 years of printing press operating experience
  • Dry offset printing experience preferred
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, dependability, and a commitment to safe work practices

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and technical print knowledge
  • Exceptional color vision and attention to detail
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Ability to work safely in press areas and follow company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
  • Strong attendance, punctuality, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to follow direction, work independently or with a team, solve problems, multitask, and take on additional responsibilities as needed

Physical Requirements

  • Use vision, color vision, and focus adjustment to evaluate print quality
  • Use hands to reach, grasp, handle, and feel materials and equipment
  • Communicate effectively in a production environment
  • Stand and walk for most of the shift
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

For more information visit: www.Propelis.com

EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $25 - $28 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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