Printing - Machine Operator (C Shift, 7pm - 7am)

Polytainers Inc; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytainers Inc. is seeking a Printing - Machine Operator (C Shift, 7pm - 7am) in Lee's Summit, MO. The role involves operating a dry offset printing press and packing plastic containers, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience in printing or manufacturing, with Dry Offset printing experience preferred. Strong English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum six months experience in printing/manufacturing, Dry Offset printing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop, run, and teardown Dry Offset Printing Presses.
• Verify job kits, perform line clearance, replace plates, wash and prepare color heads.
• Operate lid/base presses, including six- and eight-color presses.
• Pack/unpack finished boxes per customer requirements.
• Handle trending tray product samples and apply labels.
• Cover other operators during lunch/breaks.
• Monitor quality at packing station and maintain trending tray.
• Update job cards and daily machine scheduling data.

Skills

Dry Offset printing

Press operation

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Printing presses

Job description

Printing - Machine Operator (C Shift, 7pm - 7am)

Lee's Summit, MO, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lee’s Summit Printing Department is responsible for the printing and decoration of plastic manufactured food containers.

Reporting to the Printing Shift Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for operating a dry offset printing press and packing/unpacking rigid plastic containers and lids. A fully qualified Machine Operator will be skilled in the following key responsibilities, however may only be required to perform one of more of the responsibilities at a given time.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Start, stop, run, and tear down Dry Offset Printing Presses
• Perform job kit verification, line clearance, replacing plates and washing and preparing color heads
• Run all lid and base presses, this includes all six and eight color presses
• Pack/unpack boxes of finished products according to customer requirements
• Remove and handle trending tray product samples
• Apply labels to boxes and stamp every box without pre-labeling
• Cover other Machine Operators during their lunch and breaks
• Monitor product quality, visually inspecting products at the packing station and maintaining the trending tray
• Perform product control duties, update job cards and enter information on daily machine scheduling and attainment board (white board)
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and never compromise safety
• Treat fellow team members with honesty, respect and dignity
• Meet standards of conduct and adhere to 5S, HACCP and Health and Safety rules

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: High School or equivalent

Minimum Experience/Field: Minimum six months work experience in a printing or manufacturing environment. Dry Offset printing experience required.

Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
• Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.