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Press Operator 1

Schawk USA LLC
St. Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promo, digital and fabrication, supporting large and small brands around the world from brand creation to implementation.


Position Summary

The Press Operator 1 operates and maintains a two-piece, dry off-set printing press.


Essential Responsibilities

  • Maintain proper mechanical operations of press.
  • Maintain logs of daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance records.
  • Communicate necessary press maintenance in advance to Production Manager.
  • Record data into job tickets.
  • Keep track of inventory.
  • Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive, creative impact on the business.
  • Attend all Environmental Health & Safety training sessions and other company-wide and departmental meetings.
  • Keep work area clean and organized.
  • Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
  • Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures.
  • Follow departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
  • Work overtime when requested by management.
  • When handing off jobs to co-workers/next shift, clearly communicate any information for job completion.
  • Assist with additional responsibilities as directed by management.

Education, Experience, & Certification

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Experience operating a printing press preferred
  • Experience with dry off-set preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Strong mechanical aptitude.
  • Strong technical print knowledge.
  • Exceptional color vision.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Ability to work safely in press areas.
  • Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team.
  • Ability to follow direction and work individually or as part of a team.
  • Self-driven and able to work with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to conceptualize and problem solve.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Comply with all company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
  • Willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee’s duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task

  • Vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Use hands to reach, grasp, handle, and feel.
  • Effectively communicate.
  • Required to stand and walk for most of shift.
  • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

NOTE: The information contained in this document describes the general nature, purpose, responsibilities, duties, skills, abilities, and workload of employees in the job described. However, it in no way constitutes a complete list of those that may be required. In addition, this does not constitute an employment contract and may be changed at any time.


About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years, 2,000 clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: www.TimetoCollide.com

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $23 - $25.35 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.


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