{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a5216b9c9db4b2b3d7377e32","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a5216b9c9db4b2b3d7377e32","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a5216b9c9db4b2b3d7377e32","title":"Flexo Press Operator","description":"Flexo Press Operator— 1st & 2nd Shift\nLocation: St. Charles, MO area\nCompensation: $25.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience\nSchedule: 4x10s, Monday–Thursday\nJob Summary\nA well-established industrial packaging manufacturer is hiring a Flexo Press Operator to set up and run flexographic printing presses, converting rolls of paper stock into finished labels through die-cutting and stripping. This is a great entry point into flexographic printing/converting — 1–2 years of hands-on flexo experience is ideal, and we’re open to training the right candidate.\nPay & Schedule\nFull-time, 4x10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday (three-day weekend, every week)\n1st shift: 4:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or 2nd shift: 2:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. (hired onto a specific shift)\nOvertime is never guaranteed; when needed, it is only mandatory every other week and limited to Fridays — plant is closed every Saturday and Sunday\nWhat You’ll Do\nRead job orders and set up machinery to meet specific customer requirements\nConstantly monitor print quality at prescribed intervals and document checks\nRun multiple die variations (3–4 color print jobs) at acceptable speed and scrap levels\nComplete all 'make-ready' process control steps and obtain QC/supervisor approval for startup\nPerform changeovers and basic machine adjustments\nTroubleshoot mechanical and process-control issues\nDirect a press assistant on day-to-day workflow\nFollow startup and end-of-day clean-up procedures; keep machine and area clean\nCross-train on other machinery as needed\nFollow all safety rules and work in a safe manner at all times\nWhat You Bring\n1–2 years of flexographic press experience preferred\nDie-cutting and stripping experience a plus\nColor matching / ink knowledge a plus\nMechanical aptitude and comfort with hands-on machine setup\nHigh school diploma or GED\nComfortable with basic math, using a calculator, and reading a ruler\nAble to distinguish colors and shades accurately for quality control\nBasic computer navigation skills\nWilling and able to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervision\nMust pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check\nWorking Conditions\nAble to stand for up to 10 hours at a time\nAble to push, pull, kneel, reach, sit, hear, and see as needed on the production floor\nAble to lift up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis\nAble to see fine detail in finished product for quality checks\nExposure to machinery noise and vibration; required PPE (hearing protection) provided\nGrowth & Benefits\nComprehensive benefits package. Pay increases are performance-based — once you demonstrate you can run the job to standard, you move up, regardless of how long that takes. Relocation assistance may be available for well-qualified candidates outside the local area.\nAbout This Opportunity\nThis search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of an established industrial packaging manufacturer. Company name and exact address are withheld at this stage; details are shared once a candidate advances in the process.","company":"Jcsi","rawCompany":"jcsi","city":"St Charles","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-07T10:59:04.509Z","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":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"323111","title":"Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books)","slug":"commercial-printing-except-screen-and-books"},{"code":"561910","title":"Packaging and Labeling Services","slug":"packaging-and-labeling-services"},{"code":"323120","title":"Support Activities for Printing","slug":"support-activities-for-printing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Flexo Press Operator","description":"Flexo Press Operator— 1st & 2nd Shift\nLocation: St. Charles, MO area\nCompensation: $25.00–$35.00/hour, based on experience\nSchedule: 4x10s, Monday–Thursday\nJob Summary\nA well-established industrial packaging manufacturer is hiring a Flexo Press Operator to set up and run flexographic printing presses, converting rolls of paper stock into finished labels through die-cutting and stripping. This is a great entry point into flexographic printing/converting — 1–2 years of hands-on flexo experience is ideal, and we’re open to training the right candidate.\nPay & Schedule\nFull-time, 4x10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday (three-day weekend, every week)\n1st shift: 4:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or 2nd shift: 2:30 p.m.–1:00 a.m. (hired onto a specific shift)\nOvertime is never guaranteed; when needed, it is only mandatory every other week and limited to Fridays — plant is closed every Saturday and Sunday\nWhat You’ll Do\nRead job orders and set up machinery to meet specific customer requirements\nConstantly monitor print quality at prescribed intervals and document checks\nRun multiple die variations (3–4 color print jobs) at acceptable speed and scrap levels\nComplete all 'make-ready' process control steps and obtain QC/supervisor approval for startup\nPerform changeovers and basic machine adjustments\nTroubleshoot mechanical and process-control issues\nDirect a press assistant on day-to-day workflow\nFollow startup and end-of-day clean-up procedures; keep machine and area clean\nCross-train on other machinery as needed\nFollow all safety rules and work in a safe manner at all times\nWhat You Bring\n1–2 years of flexographic press experience preferred\nDie-cutting and stripping experience a plus\nColor matching / ink knowledge a plus\nMechanical aptitude and comfort with hands-on machine setup\nHigh school diploma or GED\nComfortable with basic math, using a calculator, and reading a ruler\nAble to distinguish colors and shades accurately for quality control\nBasic computer navigation skills\nWilling and able to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervision\nMust pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check\nWorking Conditions\nAble to stand for up to 10 hours at a time\nAble to push, pull, kneel, reach, sit, hear, and see as needed on the production floor\nAble to lift up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis\nAble to see fine detail in finished product for quality checks\nExposure to machinery noise and vibration; required PPE (hearing protection) provided\nGrowth & Benefits\nComprehensive benefits package. 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