Third Shift Sheetfed Lead Press Operator

Quad; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off

Job summary

Quad is hiring a Third Shift Sheetfed Lead Press Operator in Spartanburg, SC. You will prepare, operate, and maintain a Sheetfed press, ensuring color accuracy and quality while meeting production goals. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive coverage.

Join a team focused on precision, safety, and continuous improvement. The role requires 2+ years of lead sheetfed experience, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a willingness to work 6 pm–6 am on a rotation basis.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Lead Sheetfed Operator experience in packaging/printing.
• Experience with Heidelberg XL105 or XL106 with UV is preferred.
• Must understand color and be able to pass a color test.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand 8 hours, and work 6 pm–6 am shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for operation: set up press with correct substrate, ink, and plates.
• Operate sheetfed press per job specs and monitor materials.
• Perform quality checks and document results.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot as needed.
• Conduct line clearance and clean the area after orders.

Skills

Sheetfed experience

Mechanical aptitude

Color testing

Heavy lifting

Shift flexibility

Tools

Heidelberg XL105/XL106 with UV

Job description

Third Shift Sheetfed Lead Press Operator

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Unleash Your Potential at Quad – Don't Miss Out!

Ready tosupercharge your careerand make a lasting impact? At Quad, we're excited to welcome ambitious individuals who are driven to excel. Are you mechanically inclined or maintenance-savvy? Ready to take on a new challenge? Look no further! We're looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team inSpartanburg, SC. Your adventure to success begins now – grab this opportunity!

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a marketing experience company that helps brands make direct consumer connections, from household to instore to online. The company does this through its MX Solutions Suite, a comprehensive range of marketing and print services that seamlessly integrate creative, production, and media solutions across online and offline channels. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence, Quad simplifies the complexities of marketing by removing friction wherever it occurs along the marketing journey. With approximately 11,000 employees in 11 countries, we serve around 2,100 clients, including industry-leading blue-chip companies that serve both business and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S. by Ad Age, buoyed by its full-service media agency, Rise, and creative agency, Betty. Quad is also one of the largest commercial printers in North America, according to Printing Impressions.

Our 82,000 sq. ft. facility in Spartanburg, SC, is a state-of-the-art packaging plant that serves a diverse range of clients, including medical, pharmaceutical, and well-known liquor and tobacco brands. We offer Sheetfed offset, and narrow-web flexo, along with die cutting and custom folding/gluing, all supported by advanced inline quality control systems.

The facility is well-lit with both natural and artificial lighting, climate-controlled, and impeccably clean. We take great pride in fostering a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere where everyone collaborates to achieve our goals!

This is your opportunity to enhance your skills working with the industry's most advanced packaging equipment. Plus, with a tradition of innovation, a history of strength, and a supportive culture behind you, your career will be primed for advancement. We have openings on the 3rd shift, working 6 pm – 6 am, Wednesday-Friday.

Essential Functions of this position include:

• Prepare for Operation - Access job ticket information and set up the offset press machine for the correct substrate, ink, and plate specifications. Communicate job information and additional instructions to support staff to prepare for production. Ensure the machine is adequately stocked with supplies needed for each job.
• Operate Sheetfed Press - Operate assigned equipment within Company safety standards to finish printed products according to customer specifications. Continually monitor supply levels of raw materials and add as needed.
• Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and perform visual quality checks of the product throughout the printing process to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform Maintenance - Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed during the job. Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
• Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 2+ years of Lead Sheetfed Operator experience in the packaging/printing field.
• Experience with Heidelberg XL 105 or XL106 with UV is preferred, but we will consider all operators with Sheetfed experience.
• Must have an understanding of color, and the ability to pass a color test is required.
• Must have strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, stand long hours (8-hour shift), use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects.
• Ability to work8-hour shifts, with overtime and holidays as required (OT paid over 40 hours per week).

Additional Information

The actual rate of pay offered will vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime and shift differentials. Quad offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, annual discretionary match to 401(k) based on company performance, life insurance, and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus childbirth short-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, adoption & surrogacy benefits, pet insurance, and more!

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug-Free Workplace