Experienced Press Operator

Company: ProAmpac
Location: Franklin Park
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Overview: ProAmpac Franklin Park is looking for a Labels Press Operator to join the team and make an impact. Enjoy a 5-day work week and start an exciting career with a global company! Salary Range: $19.00- $23.00/hour (or pending experience) Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 pm - 6:00 am ProAmpac Perks: ProAmpac is building a wellness culture through its PRO360 initiative: An interactive, fully integrated wellbeing program designed to engage, encourage, and reward all team members on their personal pathway to better health, wealth, growth, and community involvement. Our goal is to ensure 100% of team members achieve a basic level of wellness. Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefits including: Medical, dental and vision insurance 401(K) with exceptional company match Generous paid time off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year Free life and short-term disability insurance Wellness, employee discount and rewards programs Tuition reimbursement Essential Duties and Tasks: Safely sets up, operates, and monitors press machinery and equipment as intended and needed to meet customer and production goals. Completes press machine setup for production runs, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and calibrating equipement to ensure proper operation. Monitors the production process, inspects and tests materials and equipment using safe and proper protocols, to ensure products meet quality standards and production quotas are met. Verifies and tracks all materials for inventory and work in progress regulations. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and perform routine maintenance tasks to keep machinery operating efficiently. Trains and provides guidance to machine assistants and new crew members. Keeps machinery and surrounding areas organized by meeting housekeeping, storage, staging, and cleanliness requirements. Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures, to prevent accidents or injuries. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment(PPE) as required by safety policies and reports any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate team member. Completes all necessary documentation for internal or external use. Requirements: HS/GED required; HS/GED preferred 2-4 years' Press Operator experience required. Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information. Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients. Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options. You should be proficient in: Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills Machine Setups for Production Runs Machines & technologies you'll use: Flexographic Printing Press

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