{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"369afd9298b06d212df6babc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/369afd9298b06d212df6babc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/369afd9298b06d212df6babc","title":"SHEETFED OPERATOR","description":"Position Description:\nSheetfed Operator will perform numerous machine operations to support the plant pressroom and total plant operations. Responsible for completing assigned tasks associated with press operation and maintenance. Responsible for assisting lead pressmen to ensure the quality of the finished product. Relocation assistance available.\n\nROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nLoad paper into the press by pushing paper stock to the end of the press and using hoist. (Web)\nEnsures that paper is always in the press and that it is feeding properly.\nEnsures ink fountains are maintained and filled, and water is at its proper PH level.\nMaintains accurate records concerning paper and ink consumption for each job.\nMonitors cut-off and fold during production.\nContinually inspects the printed material for quality and alerts 1st or 2nd Operator of any problems.\nAssists in handling plates and blankets on cylinders during the make ready process.\nMaintains stock levels ad ink levels.\nLubricates (grease and oil) the press equipment on a daily basis.\nLift 25 lb stacks of printed sheets off the delivery end of the press (Sheetfed)\nBundles 40 – 60 lb stacks of printed material off the delivery end of the press when necessary.\nAssist in press wash-ups, routine maintenance and minor repairs on the press as needed.\nWorks in a safe manner at all times. Comply with work and safety rules.\nResponds to communications concerning any quality concerns.\nMaintain level of housekeeping that complies with company standards. Keeps area around the press clean and clutter free.\nMust have adequate reasoning skills - must be able to apply common sense and understanding to job related duties.\nMust be team oriented - a team player, willing to work for the good of the total team.\nMust have reliable transportation; be able to workdays, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays and willing to work overtime when needed.\nAny and all other duties assigned other duties as assigned\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nH.S. diploma or equivalent, associate's degree preferred.\nExperience in printing industry preferred.\n\nPreferred Skills\nAbility to work in a busy work center performing multiple tasks simultaneously.\nMust be willing to work nights, weekends and overtime.\nMust be at work on time as scheduled.\nMathematical Skills – ability to add subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rates, discounts, count inventory, and percentages. Calculate volumes, weights and measures.\nWork Planning, Organization & Execution – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nNormal, no adverse or hazardous conditions. Warehouse and plant with exposure to dust, noise and fumes. Walking and standing 100% on concrete flooring.\nPosition requires grasping and utilizing manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination and the utilization of color vision.\nThe employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals and heat.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.\nLift up to 50 lbs; lift up to 100 lbs with assistance occasionally.\nAbility to use computer and calculator.\nAbility to sit (5%), stand (55%), walk (20%), kneel/squat (10%) and bend (10%) for eight hours.","company":"Npc","rawCompany":"npc","city":"Aviston","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T17:58:51.075Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-5112.00","title":"Printing Press Operators","slug":"printing-press-operators"},{"code":"51-5111.00","title":"Prepress Technicians and Workers","slug":"prepress-technicians-and-workers"},{"code":"51-9196.00","title":"Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"paper-goods-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"323111","title":"Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)","slug":"commercial-printing-except-screen-and-books"},{"code":"323120","title":"Support Activities for Printing","slug":"support-activities-for-printing"},{"code":"323113","title":"Commercial Screen Printing","slug":"commercial-screen-printing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"SHEETFED OPERATOR","description":"Position Description:\nSheetfed Operator will perform numerous machine operations to support the plant pressroom and total plant operations. Responsible for completing assigned tasks associated with press operation and maintenance. Responsible for assisting lead pressmen to ensure the quality of the finished product. Relocation assistance available.\n\nROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nLoad paper into the press by pushing paper stock to the end of the press and using hoist. (Web)\nEnsures that paper is always in the press and that it is feeding properly.\nEnsures ink fountains are maintained and filled, and water is at its proper PH level.\nMaintains accurate records concerning paper and ink consumption for each job.\nMonitors cut-off and fold during production.\nContinually inspects the printed material for quality and alerts 1st or 2nd Operator of any problems.\nAssists in handling plates and blankets on cylinders during the make ready process.\nMaintains stock levels ad ink levels.\nLubricates (grease and oil) the press equipment on a daily basis.\nLift 25 lb stacks of printed sheets off the delivery end of the press (Sheetfed)\nBundles 40 – 60 lb stacks of printed material off the delivery end of the press when necessary.\nAssist in press wash-ups, routine maintenance and minor repairs on the press as needed.\nWorks in a safe manner at all times. Comply with work and safety rules.\nResponds to communications concerning any quality concerns.\nMaintain level of housekeeping that complies with company standards. Keeps area around the press clean and clutter free.\nMust have adequate reasoning skills - must be able to apply common sense and understanding to job related duties.\nMust be team oriented - a team player, willing to work for the good of the total team.\nMust have reliable transportation; be able to workdays, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays and willing to work overtime when needed.\nAny and all other duties assigned other duties as assigned\n\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS\nH.S. diploma or equivalent, associate's degree preferred.\nExperience in printing industry preferred.\n\nPreferred Skills\nAbility to work in a busy work center performing multiple tasks simultaneously.\nMust be willing to work nights, weekends and overtime.\nMust be at work on time as scheduled.\nMathematical Skills – ability to add subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rates, discounts, count inventory, and percentages. Calculate volumes, weights and measures.\nWork Planning, Organization & Execution – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.\n\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nNormal, no adverse or hazardous conditions. Warehouse and plant with exposure to dust, noise and fumes. Walking and standing 100% on concrete flooring.\nPosition requires grasping and utilizing manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination and the utilization of color vision.\nThe employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals and heat.\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.\nLift up to 50 lbs; lift up to 100 lbs with assistance occasionally.\nAbility to use computer and calculator.\nAbility to sit (5%), stand (55%), walk (20%), kneel/squat (10%) and bend (10%) for eight hours.","datePosted":"2026-07-16T17:58:51.075Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T17:58:51.075Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Npc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Aviston","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"369afd9298b06d212df6babc"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/369afd9298b06d212df6babc"}}