Printing Press Operator - Color QC, Overtime Included

Graphic Packaging International; Gordonsville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is a leading packaging manufacturer with a broad portfolio including paperboard products. The role focuses on operating and maintaining printing presses, ensuring color accuracy, and meeting customer specifications.

The position requires basic computer skills, color discrimination, and the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts with potential overtime. You will contribute to quality control and process improvements while supporting a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Color discrimination to match or detect differences between colors including shades
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability
• High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain color and machine capability production standards
• Prepare, operate, and perform minor maintenance of the press and printing work area
• Inspect completed work for defects and conformance to specifications and adjust machinery as needed
• Move raw, in‑process, and finished materials; use material handling equipment
• Maintain daily time and materials usage records in SAP and PEAK
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment
• Disassemble machines to repair or replace worn parts
• Carry out housekeeping duties
• Work eight to twelve‑hour shifts, including overtime
• Operate printing press equipment and troubleshoot issues
• Prepare make‑ready equipment to meet customer specs
• Adjust machine controls to correct variations and verify print quality

Skills

Visual Color Discrimination

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Graphic Packaging International is a leading packaging manufacturer with a broad portfolio including paperboard products. The role focuses on operating and maintaining printing presses, ensuring color accuracy, and meeting customer specifications.

The position requires basic computer skills, color discrimination, and the ability to work 8–12 hour shifts with potential overtime. You will contribute to quality control and process improvements while supporting a busy production environment.