Pregis · 1 day ago
Operator I
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$22/hr - $26/hr
5+ years expPregis is a manufacturing company specializing in high-quality products, and they are seeking an Operator I to oversee production processes. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring quality standards, and training other employees while maintaining a safe work environment.
Industrial
Responsibilities
Possess and demonstrates developing leadership qualities
Use leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of the company’s machines
Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job
Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present. Does not move forward on any job with conflicting information
Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards
Understands all technical aspects of press controls and can set up and operate; splicer, gluer, Straub applicators, Label Applicators, rotary cutter, register systems, etc
Understands tension controls, and ancillary equipment. Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting glue rollers, changing plates, cylinders, and glue pads. Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments
Performs Cleaning as required according to Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed by the First operator
Fully understands and maintains accurate counts on every job
Maintains a safe work environment
Qualification
Required
Must have the technical ability to operate all types of full converting line and finishing equipment within Pregis standards for waste, quality, and productivity
Understands and adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures
Set up and operate all special functions and capabilities with minimal supervision or direction
Train other employees when requested or required to do so
Analyze issues, determine, and implement solutions
Provide innovative / creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements
Possess and demonstrates developing leadership qualities
Use leadership skills to direct press crews in the efficient operation of the company's machines
Reads and understand all information on job ticket pertaining to a specific job
Ensures that all necessary components to produce the job are present
Fully understands how to achieve print quality and register equipment to produce required quality and can achieve acceptable registration within specified M/R standards
Understands all technical aspects of press controls and can set up and operate; splicer, gluer, Straub applicators, Label Applicators, rotary cutter, register systems, etc
Understands tension controls, and ancillary equipment
Knowledge of how to web up the line, capable of setting glue rollers, changing plates, cylinders, and glue pads
Has the ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments
Performs Cleaning as required according to Pregis Standard Operating Procedure 1.01 and as directed by the First operator
Fully understands and maintains accurate counts on every job
Maintains a safe work environment
Ability to take coaching well and communicates respectfully with others
Promote positive teamwork culture
Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with team and during shift transition
Knowledgeable of safety requirements and guidelines in manufacturing/warehouse environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
5-7 years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience
Company
Pregis
Peak Season, Controlled. Turn seasonal chaos into predictable performance.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-06-05Acquired
Leadership Team
John Breber
Vice President, Mergers & Acquisitions
Recent News
2025-08-13
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