Offset Press Operator

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Offset Press Operator manufacturing paperboard folding cartons for recognized food, beverage, and consumer brands. Operating presses, managing production, troubleshooting quality issues, and leading crews.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining Offset Printing Presses, with a strong focus on production management, quality assurance, and team training. Capable of troubleshooting mechanical issues and enhancing production efficiencies while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Offset Printing Press OperationProduction ManagementTroubleshooting Equipment IssuesTraining Team MembersAdherence to GMP and AIB Standards

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Hard Skills

Printing ExperienceMechanical AptitudeQuality ControlGeneral Math SkillsColor Differentiation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

GMPAIBSafety ComplianceProduction AuditsFolding Cartons

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely operate and maintain an Offset Printing Press to efficiently and effectively manufacture folding cartons
Manage production, including machine setup, adjustments, and make readies
Troubleshoot machine and quality issues
Adhere to the maintenance schedule
Complete required product and process audits
Exchange information with shifts before and after the work shift
Adhere to quality specifications
Identify product/process enhancements to improve efficiencies and reduce downtime and spoilage
Meet production schedule output and timeframes
Train crew members to ensure job duties are performed efficiently and effectively
Enforce compliance with company policies, including GMP, AIB, and Safety
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Lead the work crew to meet production goals
Attend team meetings
Participate in and support sample production runs
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have 5+ years of printing experience as either Operator I or Operator II with related job duties and responsibilities
In-depth understanding of printing concepts
Must have good communication skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Ability to troubleshoot equipment & quality issues
Ability to train new team members
General Math skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and work 12-hour rotating work shifts to include holidays and weekends
Must be able to differentiate colors
Ability to push 75 lbs.
Ability to do repetitive work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year