Position Title:

Press Operator

Pay Rate:

$30/hr.

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

Physical Location:

4328 Federal Drive Suite 105

Greensboro, NC 27410

Role Overview:

To ensure all finished product are printed accurately and meet all quality and customer standards.

Areas of Responsibility:

Match and maintain consistent color and quality of product
Machine operations including press register and efficient machine set ups
Understanding ink/water balance
Understanding LAB and Color Spectrum
Ensure all information and materials are properly gathered and utilized to run job
Direct crew members
Follow production schedule
Follow all safety rules and standard operating procedures
Housekeeping (organizing and keeping area neat and clean)
Fill out logs and checklist
Meet with incoming operator at shift change to discuss any issues that occurred during shift
Preventative maintenance
Perform other tasks as assigned

Education & Certifications

High school diploma, GED

Qualification & Experience

Basic maintenance skills
Ability to read and use ruler
2 years previous offset printing experience / Manroland Presses
Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

LANGUAGE SKILLS Be able to communicate with supervisors and understand simple instructions. Be able to read and understand operator’s manual (Accommodations will be made to employees). Employee must also be able to write work orders and fill out necessary production paperwork.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Must be able to add and subtract basic fractions (5+5). Be able to use a calculator for addition, subtraction, multiplying and dividing.

REASONING ABILITY Be able to isolate and solve basic mechanical problems – Basic machine troubleshooting. Employee will be given a color perception test.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds from the ground above the head. This job requires some stooping, twisting and turning, repetitive wrist and hand motions including gripping, and standing on your feet all day. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Employee must wear protective glasses, safety vest, earplugs, steel toe shoes and bump cap. The plant is generally clean of debris and clutter, but the manufacturing process generates a fair amount of dust. There are hazardous materials in the manufacturing process (see MSDS book). The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most of the work is inside the plant with occasional work (<1% of the time) outside. The plant is not climate controlled being chilly in the winter (above freezing) and is hot in the summer (non-air conditioned).

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:
International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.

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