Offset Sheetfed Press Operator
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Printing and Related Support ActivitiesVocational Rehabilitation ServicesDrugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant WholesalersAmusement Parks and ArcadesAdministration of Human Resource ProgramsPosition: Offset Sheetfed Press Operator (Team Lead)Location: Garner, NCPay: $38 to $43/hourExperience: 5+ years of experience in offset lithography with Heidelberg sheetfed (e.g., Speedmaster) or equivalent presses.Type: Full-time; Direct HireSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pmGreene Resources is seeking an Offset Sheetfed Press Operator (Team Lead) to join a growing and dynamic team!Job DescriptionRun the start‑of‑shift huddle: safety alerts, job priorities, quality focus points, and resource assignments.Coordinate crew assignments across Heidelberg presses based on job complexity, skills, and priorities.Serve as the first responder for technical issues (registration, color, web/sheet handling, marking, scumming, streaking, roller settings).Oversee shift handoff communications and ensure complete documentation in job travelers/press logs.Ensure efficient make‑ready practices: plate mounting, blanket/cylinder checks, ink/water balance, wash‑ups, changeovers.Validate imposition, plates, substrates, and ink sets before release to production; escalate discrepancies to Prepress/Planning.Achieve/maintain color standards (densities, ΔE, gray balance, G7 targets where applicable) and document results.Maintain documentation and traceability (lot/batch tracking for inks/substrates, line clearance, label control) as required by customers and, where applicable, GMP/ISO standards.Conduct and enforce operator PMs (roller care, blankets, filters, lubrication, wash systems) and escalate issues for maintenance.Verify tooling and consumables readiness (plates, blankets, fountain solution, pressroom chemistry, wash rags, spray powder).Support root cause analysis for downtime, quality defects, or repeat issues; drive corrective actions.Ability to operate offset presses as needed.Enforce safety procedures (LOTO, nip guards, chemical handling, ergonomics) and report near‑misses/incidents.Promote a culture of ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Other duties as assigned.Position RequirementsDemonstrated proficiency in make‑ready, color management, and troubleshooting on multi‑color presses (aqueous/UV coatings a plus).Strong understanding of substrates, ink/water balance, coatings, and pressroom chemistry.Ability to read job tickets, color standards, proofs, and prepress documentation (plates/impositions).Proven leadership in a working lead or senior operator capacity—coaching, prioritizing, and communicating.Basic PC skills; comfort with press consoles, data entry, and quality recording systems.Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs; manual handling of paper, plates, blankets.Work in a production environment with inks, coatings, solvents, noise; required use of PPE.Job PerksPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysComprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverageCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage PlansExcellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contributionWe pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growthpotential within our organizationWe believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increasesGreene Resources is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.#GRAP