Press Operator Helper

Staffmark Group; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Press Operator Helper in Crystal Lake, IL. The role pays between $20.00 and $22.00 per hour with a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. No prior experience is needed! Responsibilities include assisting with press set-up and maintaining cleanliness in the printing department.

Applicants must be at least 18 and able to lift 65 lbs. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, among others. Join our dynamic team today!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum 1 year of machine operator experience or strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Flexo Press Operator with press set-up and production activities.
• Gather and load materials required for production runs.
• Verify correct printing plates and machine settings.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and interpretation of measurements

Color perception

Attention to detail

Job description

Now hiring Press Operator Helper

Location: Crystal Lake, IL

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Get Paid to Keep Things Moving - Join Our Press Operator Helper Crew

Tired of dead‑end warehouse job searches? Join our team as a Press Operator Helper. No experience? No problem!

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum 1 year of machine operator experience or strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to pass pre‑employment reading and ruler measurement tests
• Ability to read and interpret measurements to 1/16 of an inch
• Ability to distinguish between colors, shades, and brightness variations
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs without assistance
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow production instructions

Job Duties

• Assist the Flexo Press Operator with press set‑up and production activities
• Gather and load materials required for production runs
• Verify correct printing plates, gears, rewind directions, and machine settings
• Prepare inks, check pH and viscosity levels, and supply ink to the press
• Monitor set‑up materials and remove completed set‑up rolls from the press
• Return unused ink and relabel excess materials for inventory control
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the printing department
• Clean printing plates and designated press components after production runs
• Restock supplies and support efficient press operations
• Follow all safety, quality, and production procedures

Benefits

• Fair weekly pay: No guessing‑just reliable paychecks, week after week.
• Solid benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance-check, check, check!
• Extra perks: Employee discounts to save you cash
• Awesome team: Work alongside great people.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

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