2nd Press Operator

Level Up Your Career: 2nd Press Operator (12hr Rotating PMs) Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Pay: $27.20 – $30.84/hr + Shift Differential & Rapid Progression

Are you a technical pro with an eye for detail? Our client, a leader in food service packaging, is looking for a Press – 2nd Operator to join their high-octane team. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career engine with a massive "promotion from within" culture and top-tier training.

The Mission As the 2nd Operator, you are the "Co-Pilot" of a high-performance printing press. You’ll partner with the 1st Operator to ensure every sheet is flawless and every color is vibrant.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Precision Control: Monitoring color, register, and copy for customer-perfect quality.

• The "Pit Crew" Routine: Prepping materials, washing blankets, installing new plates, and filling ink fountains for seamless job changeovers.

• Troubleshooting: Identifying printing hiccups and making on-the-fly adjustments.

• Maintenance: Assisting with monthly PMs (greasing, oiling, and roller changes) to keep the facility world-class.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: Previous Feeder or Operator experience is a must. You know your way around a press.

• The Mindset: Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills.

• The Stamina: Comfort with a physical role—lifting up to 40 lbs solo and managing the 12-hour shift demands.

• The Eye: Acute color vision. If a shade is slightly off, you’re the first to see it.

• Flexibility: Ready for 12-hour rotating PM shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• The Perks: Medical, Dental, Life, and Pet Insurance.

• Financial Growth: 401(k) with company match + supplemental contributions.

• The Extras: Tuition reimbursement, Hyatt Legal Services, LifeLock, and Aflac.

• Gear Provided: Uniform service, safety shoes, and prescription safety eyewear.

Schedule Requirements This role operates on 12-hour rotating shifts (including weekends). It’s a fast-paced environment where punctuality and a "team-first" attitude are the keys to success.

Ready to press start on your next big move? Apply today and join a team that invests in yo

salary: $56,576 - $64,147 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 6 PM - 6 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• To assist Press - 1st Operator with maintaining quality of printed sheets. Examine for proper color, register, copy, position and detect unnecessary markings per the Printing Department Control Plan.
• To assist the Press – 1st Operator with determining the cause of printing problems and adjust press to correct these issues.
• Responsible to assist in the maintenance of the press. Keep water tank, ink fountain and blanket wash units full.
• Responsible to assist crew in press-make readies by:
• Preparing materials needed for new printing job.
• Assisting with cleaning of press. Wash blankets, clean and rinse fountain rollers. Clean dampening rollers.
• Remove old plates, install new plates and fill ink fountains.
• Responsible for performing duties of Press - 1st Operator or Feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Assist with monthly Preventative Maintenance which includes cleaning, greasing and oiling the press. Rollers are changed when necessary.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working up to 7 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Press Operation
• Material Handling
• Tending
• Finishing
• Maintenance
• Monitoring
• Setting
• Basic Computer Skills
• Time Management
• Lifting

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.