
Posted 19 months ago
Printing Offset Operator
AI Summary
Operates and sets up offset printing presses to produce printed packaging components for the pharmaceutical industry, preparing plates, paper and ink, and maintaining print quality and registration.
About this role
Description
The Challenge Printing Company, established in 1911, is the premier provider of printed packaging components to the pharmaceutical industry. We are looking for a Printing Offset Operator to join our team in NC location. This is a full time position.
The Primary Responsibilities are as following:
· Set up, configure, and operate the press feeder for optimal utilization and efficiency.
· Ensure the press is ready for next job when current job is completed
· Check on status and prepare materials for jobs to follow plates, paper and mixing of ink if necessary.
· Assist pressman in maintaining print quality and register.
· Assist in end of shift wash-ups and preventative maintenance of press
· Notify pressmen if supplies are needed
· Follow and comply with all safety rules, work instructions, procedures, and regulations
· Ensure all equipment, tools and workstations are in good working order and are free of any safety and printing defects.
· Report all equipment and product imperfection to Pressroom Manager immediately.
Requirements
· 5 or more years of color press operator experience
· Ability to read and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between a series of numbers.
· Good personal communication skills including reading, speaking, and writing simple sentences.
· Must be educated in all documents pertaining to the printing process and adhere to specification requirements.
· Must be able to maintain good attendance.
Preferred experience:
• Offset Press: 3 years (Required)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits:
· 401(k)
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Disability insurance
· Health insurance
· Health savings account
· Life insurance
· Paid time off
· Vision insurance
Skills
Explore related jobs
More jobs at The Challenge Printing Company
Similar Color Press Operation jobs
Jobs in Sanford
- DTire Service Technician - SanfordDiscount Tire/America’s Tire · Sanford, FL
- DTire Service Technician - Sanford-NCDiscount Tire/America’s Tire · Sanford, NC
- CTeacher - Pre-K3Catholic Schools · Sanford, Florida
- V
Retail - Solar Sales - Hourly + Commission + BenefitsVenture Home · Sanford, Maine - ASales Associate eComPhoneAuto Dealership VII, LLC · AutoNation Honda Sanford
- H
Insurance Agent - Sanford, NCHorace Mann - Agent Opportunities · Sanford, North Carolina
Browse these categories
Market data for this role
All reports →- SeriesRole reportsOne role family at a time: how many openings, what changed this week, who is hiring, what it pays.
- SeriesSalary reportsWhat employers publish in job postings, by level and workplace. Not self-reported pay.
- Market overviewState of tech hiring, September 2026: up 4.8%Tech hiring rose 4.8% month over month in September 2026, with 411,122 new listings. Customer support and account executive roles led the growth.