Printing Press Operator

Printing Press Operator | Heidelberg Sheetfed Presses & Folding Carton Manufacturing

(Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain Heidelberg printing presses to produce high-quality folding carton packaging in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.)

Location:

Bolingbrook, IL

• Full-Time
• 24/6 Production Schedule
• Overtime and weekends as needed based on production demands

• $38.00–$44.00/hr Based On Experience

Industry: Folding Carton & Paper Packaging Manufacturing

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Printing Press Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Bolingbrook, IL. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining Heidelberg sheetfed printing presses while producing high-quality folding carton packaging. The ideal candidate has experience with offset printing, color management, press troubleshooting, and maintaining production quality in a packaging or commercial printing environment.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of printing press experience in packaging, printing, or converting
• Experience operating Heidelberg sheetfed printing presses
• strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of press setup, registration, color matching, and print quality
• Ability to read and interpret production job tickets
• Experience documenting production data and material usage
• strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Preferred:

• Folding carton packaging experience
• Offset printing experience
• Food packaging manufacturing experience
• Experience using Amtech or similar production software
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods during 8 to 12-hour shifts
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and handling production materials
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Required use of PPE and adherence to all plant safety procedures

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• $38.00–$44.00/hr
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Long-term career growth with a leading folding carton manufacturer

salary: $79,000 - $91,000 per year

shift:
First

work hours: 5 AM - 5 PM

education:
High School

• Set up and operate Heidelberg sheetfed printing presses
• Perform complete press make-readies and job changeovers
• Adjust ink, coatings, registration, and press settings to meet customer specifications
• Review job tickets, proofs, and color standards prior to production
• Monitor print quality throughout production and make necessary adjustments
• Verify board grade, sheet size, thickness, and grain direction
• Ensure non-conforming products are identified, segregated, and documented
• Supervise and coordinate work with the Press Feeder and Aerator Operator
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs on press equipment
• Record production data, material usage, and job information in Amtech and production documentation
• Maintain housekeeping standards and keep work area clean and organized
• Follow all food safety, HACCP, GMP, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Support inventory activities and continuous improvement initiatives as needed

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 20lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 12 hrs of overtime per week

Skills:

• Press Operation
• Slip Sheet Operation
• color standards
• Heidelberg
• printing presses
• converting
• color matching

Qualifications:

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

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.

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.

• Experienced
• 3 years

• High School