Sheetfed Press Lead Operator: Precision & Safety

Veritiv; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Resource Groups

Veritiv Cultural Alliance

Recognition platform

Extensive training and professional de

Job summary

Veritiv is seeking an experienced Press Operator in Illinois to oversee setup, operation, and maintenance of press equipment. You will lead a crew, assign tasks during downtime, and ensure production aligns with customer specifications and deadlines.

The role requires 5–10 years of related experience, ability to read job tickets, and willingness to work nights/weekends. High School Diploma or GED preferred, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain the press and related equipment.
• Direct the press crew and assign tasks during down time and make-ready periods.
• Ensure work meets customer specs and deadlines.
• Verify stock and inks match job specs on tickets.
• Read and understand job tickets for stock and color specs.
• Perform press make-ready, folder setup, and color management.
• Maintain press register and perform quality pull sheets.

Skills

Press operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Reading tickets

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Veritiv is seeking an experienced Press Operator in Illinois to oversee setup, operation, and maintenance of press equipment. You will lead a crew, assign tasks during downtime, and ensure production aligns with customer specifications and deadlines.

The role requires 5–10 years of related experience, ability to read job tickets, and willingness to work nights/weekends. High School Diploma or GED preferred, with emphasis on safety and quality standards.