Senior Operator

Pregis LLC; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Pregis is hiring a Senior Operator in Roselle, IL to lead production crews on pilot level converting lines. You will ensure readiness of all job components, drive quality, and oversee in-line finishing with minimal supervision. The role requires 5–7 years of inline finishing experience and strong leadership.

Reports to Plant Manager with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Set up and operate line equipment, train others, perform minor repairs, and track line counts to meet production

Qualifications

• Requires four years of high school and five/seven years of inline finishing experience or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and technical skills are required.
• Must be able to operate pilot level converting lines and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production crews to efficiently operate equipment.
• Ensure all job components are ready and information is accurate on job tickets.
• Train and motivate staff; perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain safety, productivity, waste reduction, and quality standards on the line.
• Communicate across shifts to ensure smooth transitions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Safety

Quality focus

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title: Senior Operator

Classification: Hourly (SE, SNE)

Reports To: Pilot Production and Site Manager

Location: Roselle, IL

Department: Cold Chain pilot equipment

Sign on Bonus: $5,000!!!

Summary of Job

The Senior Operator leads production crews in efficiently operating the company’s production equipment. They ensure all components are in place for each job, achieve quality results, and manage in line finishing tasks with minimal supervision. The role includes operating and troubleshooting various line equipment, performing minor mechanical repairs, and maintaining high standards for productivity, waste reduction, and quality. The Senior Operator fosters a learning environment, supports continuous improvement, and ensures safety and cleanliness on the job. The position requires 5–7 years of relevant experience and strong leadership and technical skills.

Under the direction of Plant manager and/or Production development and process lead oversees hourly employees to ensure the safe production of the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost, while meeting company standards for quality and performance, customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with Pregis policies and procedures.

Overview: Must have the technical ability to operate pilot level converting lines within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity. Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures. The senior operator will be operating in a pilot (engineering) environment, and must be able to think critically, work safely, and provide suggestions for improvement. Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction. Train other employees when requested or required to do so. Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions. Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrates leadership qualities. Uses leadership skills to direct crews in the efficient operation of the company’s production equipment.
• Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job. Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information.
• Able to think critically and perform work in a safe manner. Provide suggestions for improvement and ensure team members are also working in a safe manner.
• Strong converting line finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding of how to achieve high product quality that meets the specifications of the product
• Has complete understanding and ability to operate all line ancillary equipment.
• Strong inline finishing skill set that leads to a full understanding and ability to effectively set up and operate all inline equipment (i.e. gluing, Labeling, Straub Applicators etc.) as well as rotary cutter with minimal supervision
• Understands tension controls and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting cylinders and plates. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Efficiently operates in line systems with minimal supervision.
• Maintains 100% of standards in productivity, waste and quality standards. Accurately enters all codes for quantities, materials, and times onto required paper work.
• Understands and demonstrates ability to accurately tracking line counts
• Performs necessary functions to operate the line with minimal supervision. Establishes and promotes an environment for learning and process improvement. Consistently looks for improvements and efficiencies to reduce waste and increase production within quality standards set.
• Works within all safety guidelines and procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure the maintenance of departmental housekeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Interacts well between shifts to gain and pass along all information to facilitate a smooth transition without interruption.
• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Personal Protective Equipment required.

Physical Characteristics

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)

• Occasional typing/keyboarding

Position Type

• Full time

Education and Experience

Requires four years of high school and five/seven years of inline finishing experience progressive responsibility and or related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis’ culture and achievements.