Press Operator - Nights

ProAmpac; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Job summary

ProAmpac in Lenexa, KS is seeking a dependable Press Operator to prepare, run, and maintain high-speed printing equipment during the night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Monday–Friday).

The role supports a fast-paced production team with opportunities to grow skills in a stable, collaborative setting. Responsibilities include setup of print jobs, ink viscosity monitoring, waste handling per safety guidelines, routine maintenance, and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a measuring tape.
• Strong willingness to learn and grow within manufacturing.
• Ability to read, write, and follow simple instructions.
• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare press and all job components for print job.
• Monitor and adjust inks, including checking ink viscosity hourly.
• Ensure print quality matches specifications.
• Remove finished film and stage for pickup.
• Retrieve and return inks and clean machine components between jobs.
• Handle hazardous waste in accordance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Follow safety guidelines, wear PPE, and meet OSHA standards.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Complete rework tasks as needed.

Skills

Measuring tape

Willingness to learn

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Location: Lenexa, KS
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m., Monday - Friday

Press Operator

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Press Operator to join our flexible packaging manufacturing team. In this role, you will prepare, run, and maintain high‑speed printing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable, team‑oriented, and fast‑paced production environment.

What You Will Do

• Prepare press and all job components for print job (anilox, ink, film, etc.)
• Monitor and adjust inks as needed, including checking ink viscosity on an hourly basis
• Measure to ensure job is printing according to specifications.
• Remove finished film from the machine and stage it on pallets for pickup
• Retrieve and return inks to the ink room and clean machine components between jobs
• Handle and manage hazardous waste in compliance with safety and environmental requirements
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and meet OSHA standards
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Complete rework tasks as needed

What You Have to Offer

• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Strong desire to learn and grow within manufacturing
• Ability to read, write, and follow simple, clear instructions
• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

What We Have to Offer

• Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and travel)
• Immediately vested 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Onsite gym access
• Opportunities for employee‑involved decision‑making
• Collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact
• Employee perks including supplier and service discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

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