Press Operator or Trainee-$1,500 Hiring Bonus

Colonial Group; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Medical insurance

401K plan with company match

Job summary

Lee Enterprises seeks a full-time press operator or trainee in Grand Island, NE to run the printing press for the Grand Island Independent and affiliated prints. A $1,500 hiring bonus is offered. Must be 18+, able to lift 50 lbs, distinguish colors, and be flexible for night shifts.

Prior press or manufacturing experience is preferred, with training provided for aptitude. The role emphasizes teamwork, deadline-driven production, and maintaining a clean, safe press area while delivering quality

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to distinguish colors.
• Previous printing press and/or manufacturing experience preferred; training available for apt candidates.

Responsibilities

• Operate the printing press to publish the Grand Island Independent and other newspapers and prints.
• Load newsprint and set up pasters, reel stands, ink densities, and color registration.
• Fill ink fountains, set folders, plate making, and maintain a safe, clean press area.
• Work with the team to meet deadlines and customer specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Color vision

Printing press experience

Manufacturing experience

Night shift flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Press Operator or Trainee-$1,500 Hiring Bonus

The Grand Island Independent is hiring a full-time press operator to join our team to operate the printing press to publish the Grand Island Independent and numerous other Nebraska and Midwest regional newspapers and commercial print jobs due to expansion.

This position works in the team to produce print products according to customer specifications and within deadlines. Duties include loading newsprint, making pasters, monitoring reel stands, setting ink densities, registration, filling ink fountains, setting folders, plate making, maintaining a safe and clean press area and other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will be 18 years of age or older, able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to distinguish colors, possess mechanical aptitude and have the ability to work night shifts as needed. The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is required. Previous printing press experience and/or manufacturing experience is preferred. We will train those who show aptitude.

Why Join Us?

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.