Job Details

Press Tender Operator July 31, 2025

SH01

Located in Cascade, MI

Pay: $18.00/HR

Job Full Description

Press Tender Operator Job Summary: A local printing company is looking for a bindery helper. Join a company where you can grow and become a part of a great team. 

Press Tender Operator Responsibilities:

  • Read and understand work order verifying correct substrate, bind type, ink color, and run lengths.
  • Set up stacker and bundler to send adequate and well identified bundles to bindery.
  • Understand substrate – weights, PPI, size, grain direction, coating, marking and storage
  • Load correct substrate into the machine while tracking slab-off, waste consumption and return weights.
  • Ensure bundles conform to bindery needs including proper identification.
  • Be sure all waste is disposed of properly including printed and blank substrate.
  • See that all skids are safely stacked and wrapped before leaving press area.
  • Learn to interpret the information on the work order and its contents.
  • Run press effectively in temporary absence of Operator.
  • Obtain general understanding of printing process, printing machines, and press crew responsibilities.
  • Assist maintenance personnel with machine repair.
  • Maintain production, quality standards, and report as determined by company.
  • Complies with all safety regulations and work rules.
  • Fill press supplies at end of shift.

Schedule & Pay:

  • 2nd shift 3:00pm-11:00pm; Monday-Friday (OT as needed)
  • $18.00/HR+ DOE

Press Tender Operator Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in printing manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, workplace and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables.
  • Able to lift up to 70lbs
  • Basic math skills (add/subtract), and ability to use a measuring devices.

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Location: Kentwood, MI

Position Type: Full time; Evaluation hire

 

What Makes Express Employment Professionals Different?

Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that has been helping people find great jobs in Grand Rapids since 1996. We focus on helping people find permanent, long term positions at some of the best companies in the area. Every week we are actively working with 130+ companies in the Greater Grand Rapids area. 

Express has a wide variety of jobs available, including:

  • Light Industrial
  • Skilled Trades
  • Administrative
  • Professional

Benefits of working with Express:

  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • 401(K) Savings Plan
  • Holiday and Vacation Pay
  • Scholarship programs
  • Free Online Training

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