Press Operator Description: **Position Title:** Press Operator, Production **Pay Rate** : Starting pay: $31.32/hr including any applicable shift differential. **Category/Shift** : Hourly Full-Time Selected candidate will start on Swing Shift (2:45 PM – 11: 00 PM) Must be willing to work on all 3 shifts, overtime, and Saturdays as required. **Physical Location:** 5582 NE Huffman Street Hillsboro, OR 97124 **The Job You Will Perform:** We are currently seeking hourly Production Associates who have the abilities and aptitude to progress to the top job in each department. Job responsibilities include: **Safety** + Lead by example and have the courage to intervene. + Demonstrate a mindset of safe work practices that will be emulated by the press crew. + Follow up with crew to ensure they are completing their weekly Safety Observation. + Complete one Safety Observation per week. **Quality** + Understand that the Press Operator “makes or breaks” our success in Total Quality Management. + Lead by example and demonstrate your high standards to your crew. + Understand when to stop the press and have the courage to pull the trigger. + Put all questionable rolls on hold and follow-up with your Lead & Supervisor with samples. + Ship 100% good product. + Understand the need to minimize waste and demonstrate to crew how to be waste-conscious. + Be familiar with Customer Approved sheets and press targets and participate in 24 hr. tool reviews. **Machine Operations** + Manage registration and understand balance. + Check layout after/with mounter. + Assist with color adjustment. + Have an advanced level of kowledge of AVT & Eltromat and monitor both while running. + Inspect every Retain & Sign QC sheet. + Input Poduction data, check logs & sign off daily. **Crew Management** + Lead by example + Develop team philosophy through communication and continuous training. + Keep the crew in a continuous process of training and cross training. + Be respectful, but firm and fair. + Assign duties within job skills. + Make sure assigned tasks are completed properly by following up with crewmembers. + Be fair with crew in manning and OT issues. + Encourage constructive feedback from crew members. + Assist Leads in assessing individual crewmember's skill, potential and desire for advancement. **The Skills You Will Bring:** + At least one year of experience operating one of these machines: Inline Press, Flexo Pre-Press, Litho Lamination, Flexo Direct Print, or Digital Preprint + Basic computer skills. + Be flexible to work day shift, swing shift, and graveyard shift. + Work weekends, Holidays, and mandatory overtime as required. + Wear provided required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves and safety steel toed shoes. + Learn safety procedures such as Lock-Out-Tag-Out, emergency response, and other safety processes. **The Benefits You Will Enjoy:** International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term Disability, 401(k) and/or Pension (where applicable), Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. **The Career You Will Build:** Promotional opportunities within a global company **The Impact You Will Make:** We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re **Proud to be IP** . **The Culture You Will Experience:** International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture. **The Company You Will Join:** International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world’s largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 37,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com. **_International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law._** **_International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact_** **_reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com_** **_or (877) 973-3919._** Share this job: Location: Hillsboro, OR, US, 97124 Category: Hourly Job Date: Jul 1, 2025 If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!