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Press Operator

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Gannett
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Machine Operator, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21 - 24 USD Hourly USD 21.00 24.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Press Operator I

Press Operator I

Gannett Publishing Services
Des Moines, IA

WE ARE OFFERING A STARTING HOURLY SALARY OF $21-24 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE

EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION & GENEROUS VACATION

The Press Operator I position is assigned to learn & perform printing related tasks that include Newsprint reel set-up & operation; newsprint staging; roll preparation; plate processing; placing printing plates; basic ink setting; equipment maintenance; and other duties as assigned.

Objectives:
  • Work as a team to achieve on-time press performance and quality standards
  • Work as a team to achieve waste goals
  • Work as a team to make safety in our operation a top priority
  • Works as part of a press crew to coordinate press & plate operations during an assigned shift
Requirements:
  • Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although mechanical/production experience of any kind may be helpful
  • Candidates should have the ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible, and interact with people while demonstrating patience
  • You must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push a roll of paper
  • A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet and is required to climb stairs on the six-level press structure
  • Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
  • This position is full-time, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be reliable, report to scheduled shifts on-time and ready to begin work
  • Color vision is required
Education:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
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Experience:
  • Previous machine operation or maintenance experience preferred
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