Printing Press Operator - Path to Lead Operator Roles

Wynalda Packaging, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Climate controlled facility

Clean facility

Quarterly employee appreciation days

Annual holiday celebrations

Job summary

Wynalda Packaging, LLC is hiring Printing Press Operators across all shifts in Kentucky. The role includes training on 1st shift, with shift premium opportunities for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and a clear career path from feeder to lead operator.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2–3 years of mechanical experience, with strong teamwork and analytical skills. The position offers benefits and a climate-controlled facility, with opportunities to advance through defined timelines and pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of mechanical experience preferred.
• Stable and continuous work history is expected.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Strong analytical skills are valued.
• An orientation toward process improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review job ticket and instructions to verify ink, stock, and coatings.
• Hang plates correctly and efficiently.
• Assist in the make-ready process following work instructions.
• Monitor ink and coating fountains and track ink usage.
• Keep feeder stocked to prevent press downtime.
• Remove load from delivery and mark samples and bad product.
• Process load tags and dispose of plates properly.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Mechanical experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wynalda Packaging, LLC is hiring Printing Press Operators across all shifts in Kentucky. The role includes training on 1st shift, with shift premium opportunities for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and a clear career path from feeder to lead operator.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2–3 years of mechanical experience, with strong teamwork and analytical skills. The position offers benefits and a climate-controlled facility, with opportunities to advance through defined timelines and pay