What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Offset Litho Press Operator (Sheetfed Packaging) position at Oliver Packaging & Printing?
Step into a shift where your craftsmanship sets the pace. As our Senior Offset Litho Press Operator, you’ll take the reins of a sheetfed offset press and guide each run from make-ready to sign-off—owning color, quality, and throughput so our customers’ brands shine.
A day in this role
Your shift begins with reviewing the job ticket and production schedule. You set plates, calibrate color, confirm substrate and caliper, and bring the press up to speed. Throughout the run, you watch densities and registration, make on-the-fly adjustments, and keep a sharp eye on consistency. You troubleshoot early to cut waste, complete basic preventive maintenance, and keep the area spotless and safe. At wrap-up, you document, tag, and hand off to finishing—on time and to spec.
What you’ll handle
- Set up, operate, and run sheetfed offset presses to hit quality and production targets
- Perform make-ready, color matching, and press adjustments during live runs
- Continuously monitor print quality and correct issues in real time
- Execute to job tickets and schedules while maintaining efficiency
- Complete routine preventive maintenance and keep equipment press-ready
- Flag and escalate quality concerns to reduce downtime and waste
- Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area
What you bring
- 5 years of offset press experience
- Background with Heidelberg, Komori, or KBA preferred
- Comfort working across various substrates and calipers
- Strong command of color control and print quality standards
- Ability to read job tickets, measurements, and production documents
- Team-first mindset with exceptional attention to detail and safety
Shifts: 2nd & 3rd Available
Why Oliver
With more than 250 years in print and packaging, multiple production sites, and continuous investment in state-of-the-art, sustainable technologies, Oliver Inc. delivers speed, consistency, and agility as a true one-stop partner. We love what we do, treat each other with respect, and collaborate to create brand-building solutions. When you partner with Oliver, you partner with success.
Rewards & support
- Competitive pay with overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off and holidays
- Stable, growing organization with long-term career paths
- Modern equipment in a clean facility
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
Oliver Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.