First Press Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
Propelis is hiring a First Press Operator for our St. Louis location. In this hands-on production role, you will operate and maintain a two-piece, dry offset printing press to produce high-quality printed cans for many of the brands people recognize on store shelves every day. You will help identify and communicate print issues early, support smooth commercial production, and assist in developing Second Press Operators. If you enjoy mechanical work, take pride in quality, and want a stable 1st-shift opportunity with room to learn and grow, this is a great place to start or continue your manufacturing career.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1–2 years of printing press operating experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, dependability, and a commitment to safe work practices
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical print knowledge
- Exceptional color vision and attention to detail
- Basic computer literacy
- Ability to work safely in press areas and follow company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
- Strong attendance, punctuality, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow direction, work independently or with a team, solve problems, multitask, and take on additional responsibilities as needed
- Use vision, color vision, and focus adjustment to evaluate print quality
- Use hands to reach, grasp, handle, and feel materials and equipment
- Communicate effectively in a production environment
- Stand and walk for most of the shift
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Dry offset printing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and maintain a two-piece, dry offset printing press
- Produce high-quality printed cans
- Identify print anomalies and communicate them clearly to front-end teams
- Follow safety, quality, and production standards
- Support training for Second Press Operators as needed
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay of $25 – $28 USD
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits
- Paid holidays, generous paid time off
- Climate-controlled work environment
- Training, cross-functional learning, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in a unique manufacturing process
- Selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
- Short/long term disability
- 401(k) Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
