Press Machine Operator

Press Machine Operator

Location: Portland, Maine

Salary: $19.00 - $20.00

Job Category: Light Industrial

Date Posted: 08/26/2025

Job Description:

Location: Portland, Maine

CoWorx Staffing Services is now hiring a Press Machine Operator to join our 2nd shift team. In this role, you will support the pressroom by preparing and delivering roll stock and ink to press operators. This position is critical to ensuring efficient production by maintaining inventory, mixing ink, and keeping work areas clean and organized.

Responsibilities:

Read job tickets and labels to determine required materials.
Verify availability of stock for upcoming jobs.
Transport roll stock to the press using a forklift or C-clamp truck.
Prepare roll stock: open rolls, remove plugs, and organize by color.
Deliver ink to presses, ensuring correct color and quantity.
Mix ink accurately using PMS color charts and job specifications.
Track materials, job usage, and inventory using a barcode system.
Weigh and return unused materials and handle damaged goods properly.
Perform basic forklift maintenance (e.g., battery changes, adding water).
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Assist with receiving new stock as needed.

Desired Background/Skills:

Experience mixing ink using PMS charts and formulas.
Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
Familiarity with barcode systems for tracking and inventory.
Basic mechanical skills for light equipment maintenance.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Other Information:

Job Posting: Press operator (2nd Shift)
Location: Portland, ME
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM (10–12 hour shifts)
Pay Rate: $19.00–$20.00/hour

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.
If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please reach out to us.

Interested candidates please reference job code 235739 when responding to this ad.


Location: Portland, Maine

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CoWorx Staffing Services is committed to the professional growth of job seekers and furthering their powerful impact on employers. Their compassionate, experienced team places candidates in administrative, light industrial, call center, distribution, and third-party logistics positions, with additional opportunities through its executive search, creative staffing, and luxury beauty and fragrance divisions. As one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S., CoWorx is a trusted partner to growing businesses for all of their temporary staffing, direct hire, on-site services, and payrolling needs. By continuously investing in its team and processes, CoWorx is raising the standards of client partnership, DEI commitment, and community impact within the staffing industry.