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Press Operator I
USA TODAY Co. —Des Moines, IA
- $22 an hour
- US work authorization
- Entry level
Bindery Operator
RR Donnelley —Des Moines, IA
- $60,300 a year
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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MACHINE OPERATOR (2nd shift)
Packaging Corporation of America —Marshalltown, IA
- $15.56 - $22.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Data entry
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Technical Communications Operator I-Publications
Vermeer Corporation —Pella, IA
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
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Machine Operator - Nights - 6:45pm - 7am
Amcor —Des Moines, IA
- 12 hour shift
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Machine Operator - Days - 6:45am to 7pm
Amcor —Des Moines, IA
- 12 hour shift
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Press Operator I

USA TODAY Co. -
Des Moines, IA

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$22 an hour

Qualifications

Press operation
Equipment setup (production tasks)
Equipment calibration
Safety training program participation as safety practice
Machine operation
Machine cleaning
Machine operation safety procedures
Print quality checks
Safety hazards
Clean workspace maintenance
Accident reporting
Machine maintenance
Industrial paper folding
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Posted Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM | Expires Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 10:59 PM

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USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

PRESS OPERATOR I

Gannett Publishing Services/USA TODAY CO

Des Moines, IA

This position pays $22 per hour based on background and experience.

We are also offering a sign on bonus of $2,250 paid out in 3 increments of $750 each

The Press Operator I is assigned to perform printing related tasks to support efficient press operations as needed to achieve and maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety.

Pressroom Tasks

Reel operations: Request, deliver and stage newsprint rolls, set reels, prepare approved paste patterns for all roll sizes, use web kites/devices as applicable, monitor automatic pasters and/or make hand pasters assist with reel room reports as required.
Unit make-ready: Prepare press configurations, check and prepare units for operation, spot plates, ink make-ready, web-up, conveyor set-up and folder set-up.
Basic press control proficiency to reduce waste and achieve quality standards which may include: Press inch, start and stop, speed adjustments, CMYK ink and water balance, CMYK ink density, registration and compensation, web tension/nip and trolley settings, slitter adjustments, assisting with lost web recovery & press restarts.
Densitometer calibration & operation.
Perform general press maintenance including cleaning and replacing blankets, wiping down press units, installing, checking & adjusting rollers, folder clean out, replacing cutting bars, and other press maintenance as specified.

Platemaking

Ensure timely and accurate execution of platemaking functions.
CTP operations: Request, deliver, and stage plates.
Product make-ready: Prepare digital page queues, check, prepare & operate equipment to image, bend & sort plates.
May assist with plate reports.

Safety

Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to press management and supervisors.

Communications

Provide timely and accurate reports and information to the operations team and management.
Immediately report equipment issues to management.
Other duties as assigned

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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