Press operator

Press 1st Operator | Elk Grove Village, IL Are you a technical powerhouse with an eye for detail? Do you thrive in a high-speed manufacturing environment where quality is king? Randstad is looking for experienced Press 1st Operators to join a premier food-service packaging leader in Elk Grove Village.

This isn't just a job-it's a high-paying career move with a company that invests in you.

The Payoff

• Top-Tier Pay: $36.95 - $41.98/hour (based on experience).
• Shift Premium: Extra pay for conquering the night shift!
• The Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends off-perfect for work-life balance and maximum earning potential.
• Elite Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, Tuition Reimbursement, and even Pet Insurance!

The Mission As the 1st Operator, you are the captain of the press. You don't just run machines; you ensure every sheet that hits the pallet is a masterpiece of color and precision.

• Take Command: Lead the press team through high-efficiency runs and complex make-readies.
• Precision Quality: Monitor color, register, and type, making real-time adjustments to maintain perfection.
• Technical Expertise: Troubleshoot mechanical issues on the fly and manage CPC (Color Printer Control) systems.
• Drive Results: Maintain production logs, track quality graphs, and keep the operation lean and mean.

What You Bring to the Floor

• The Experience: Proven track record as a Feeder/Operator and Second Pressman.
• The Mindset: A "safety-first" attitude with a relentless drive for quality.
• The Muscle: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs independently (and more with a team), handle ink buckets, and move pallets with a hand truck.
• The Vision: Sharp color vision and the ability to spot minute variances in print quality.
• Communication: Fluent in English (read/write) with solid basic math and computer skills.

Why Randstad? We don't just find you a job; we find you a future. This facility is climate-controlled and features a "promotion from within" culture. If you're ready to climb the ladder, we'll provide the training to get you there.

salary: $74,880 - $89,000 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 6 PM - 6 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall quality of printed sheets. Pressman selects random sheets from each load and checks that they have appropriate color, register, type and are void of unnecessary markings.
• When problems are encountered, pressman is to determine cause and adjust press to correct error.
• Pressman responsible for removing full pallets from press with hand truck and placing a new pallet on press.
• Must maintain written records of production and quality. Records include production time, amount produced, time wasted on corrections and waiting for materials and number of defective materials. Records of color quality are also recorded and graphed.
• Responsible for performing duties of second pressman or feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Responsible for press make-ready (adjust press to accommodate for new printing job to be done). (Refer to manual on quick change over procedure).
• Must assist second pressman and feeder with monthly cleaning of press. Press is thoroughly cleaned, oiled and greased. Rollers are changed if necessary

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working up to 7 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Press Operation
• Setting
• Finishing
• Cutting
• Lifting
• Basic Computer Skills
• Typing Skills
• Blueprint Reading
• Reach Truck Operation
• Offset Printing
• Heidelberg Printing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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 click.appcast.io.

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.