Sheetfed Press Operator

Forum Communications Co.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision packages

Paid maternity and parental leave

Company-paid short-term disability and

Life insurance

Retirement benefits with company match

Generous PTO and volunteer hours

Job summary

Forum Communications Company in Fargo is seeking a Press Operator to operate and maintain web printing presses and ensure output meets quality standards. The role supports our local publication operations serving the Fargo-Margo area and beyond.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently within a team in a fast-paced printing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a sheetfed press preferred (Goss or DGM).
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced printing plant.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain printing presses.
• Monitor print quality and ensure client specifications are met.
• Perform routine maintenance on printing equipment and maintain housekeeping.
• Collaborate with team members and comply with OSHA safety policies.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

Sheetfed press

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and InForum have been serving Fargo, Moorhead, and the surrounding communities since 1878, providing trusted local news and a strong voice for the region for nearly 150 years. With a newsroom that blends seasoned journalists with emerging talent eager to grow their careers, they are dedicated to high-quality reporting that reflects the issues, stories, and people shaping the Fargo-Moorhead community. In 2025, they earned a staggering 75 awards from the North Dakota Newspaper Association, including 28 first-place awards. Known for connecting closely with readers, covering local business, government, sports, and community life, these outlets are cornerstones of civic engagement in the region. The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and InForum are part of Forum Communications Company, a fifth-generation, family-owned media organization with more than 20 publications across the Upper Midwest, collectively reaching over 5 million readers each month.

Job Summary

Operate and maintain web press.

Expected compensation for this role is between $18.00 and $23.00, based on qualifications and experience.

About The Company

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we are so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we are driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Set up, operate, and maintain printing presses.
• Monitor the printing process to maintain print quality and consistency.
• Ensure that the final print meets quality standards and client specifications.
• Responsible for routine maintenance on printing equipment and general housekeeping.
• Collaborate with other team members.
• Abide by all OSHA regulations and other established company safety policies.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Non-Essential Duties And Functions

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a sheetfed press is preferred (Goss or DGM).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Environment and Cognitive/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, lifting, handling and moving items.
• Ability to stoop, bend, push and pull items.
• Requires full use of hands, arms, finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 lbs.
• Physically able to operate machinery.
• Frequent exposure to vibration, fumes or airborne particles.
• Works in a printing plant environment. Work with moving machinery. Exposure to loud noises and moving mechanical parts.