Level Up Your Career: 2nd Press Operator (12hr Rotating PMs) Location: Elk Grove Village, IL Pay: $27.20 – $30.84/hr + Shift Differential & Rapid Progression Are you a technical pro with an eye for detail? Our client, a leader in food service packaging, is looking for a Press – 2nd Operator to join their high-octane team. This isn’t just a job; it’s a career engine with a massive "promotion from within" culture and top-tier training. The Mission As the 2nd Operator, you are the "Co-Pilot" of a high-performance printing press. You’ll partner with the 1st Operator to ensure every sheet is flawless and every color is vibrant. Your Day-to-Day: Precision Control: Monitoring color, register, and copy for customer-perfect quality. The "Pit Crew" Routine: Prepping materials, washing blankets, installing new plates, and filling ink fountains for seamless job changeovers. Troubleshooting: Identifying printing hiccups and making on-the-fly adjustments. Maintenance: Assisting with monthly PMs (greasing, oiling, and roller changes) to keep the facility world-class. What You Bring to the Table Experience: Previous Feeder or Operator experience is a must. You know your way around a press. The Mindset: Mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills. The Stamina: Comfort with a physical role—lifting up to 40 lbs solo and managing the 12-hour shift demands. The Eye: Acute color vision. If a shade is slightly off, you’re the first to see it. Flexibility: Ready for 12-hour rotating PM shifts, including weekends and overtime. Why You’ll Love It Here The Perks: Medical, Dental, Life, and Pet Insurance. Financial Growth: 401(k) with company match + supplemental contributions. The Extras: Tuition reimbursement, Hyatt Legal Services, LifeLock, and Aflac. Gear Provided: Uniform service, safety shoes, and prescription safety eyewear. Schedule Requirements This role operates on 12-hour rotating shifts (including weekends). It’s a fast-paced environment where punctuality and a "team-first" attitude are the keys to success. Ready to press start on your next big move? Apply today and join a team that invests in yosalary: $56,576 - $64,147 per yearshift: Thirdwork hours: 6 PM - 6 AMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities• To assist Press - 1st Operator with maintaining quality of printed sheets. Examine for proper color, register, copy, position and detect unnecessary markings per the Printing Department Control Plan. • To assist the Press – 1st Operator with determining the cause of printing problems and adjust press to correct these issues. • Responsible to assist in the maintenance of the press. Keep water tank, ink fountain and blanket wash units full. • Responsible to assist crew in press-make readies by: • Preparing materials needed for new printing job. • Assisting with cleaning of press. Wash blankets, clean and rinse fountain rollers. Clean dampening rollers. • Remove old plates, install new plates and fill ink fountains. • Responsible for performing duties of Press - 1st Operator or Feeder when needed in order to keep press running. • Assist with monthly Preventative Maintenance which includes cleaning, greasing and oiling the press. Rollers are changed when necessary.The essential functions of this role include:working up to 7 hrs of overtime per weekSkillsPress OperationMaterial HandlingTendingFinishingMaintenanceMonitoringSettingBasic Computer SkillsTime ManagementLiftingQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.