Press Operator

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Our Printing Press Operator will manage the setting up and changeovers on both flexographic and offset printing presses. This role is responsible for maximizing efficiencies and minimizing waste while safely following SOPs, and is accountable for running and maintaining printed product that meets all quality standards as designated by the organization and the customer.

• Accurately setting up printing press according to job specifics and following SOPs.
• Maintain quality testing at press including conductivity, durameter readings, PH reading, densitometer, color brightness and other assigned testing.
• Inspect quality of printed product and communicating with leadership of any issues.
• Troubleshoot and make adjustments to press to correct print quality or errors, maintain quality and maximize output.
• Mix and color match ink in addition to making adjustments to ink color as required.
• Troubleshoot press breakdowns. Assist with preventative maintenance.
• Perform press wash-ups and plate cleaning when job is complete.
• Accurately complete all paperwork and computer data entry for each job.
• Support other press operators as necessary.

• Have an eye for quality, detail and ability to differentiate print and colors (must pass color screening).
• Knowledge and understanding of printing press mechanics and procedures.

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

• Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides Jan San, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit  and connect with the Company on Linked In. Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico. This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage