Roll Tender
Sheridan
Office
Liberty, MO, United States
Full Time
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Only 2nd shift (3:00pm to 11:00pm) and 3rd shift (11:00pm to 7:00am) positions available.
Job Description:
Sheridan Liberty is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Roll Tender to ensure the efficient operation of our web offset printing press. The Roll Tender will be integral in maintaining a continuous flow of production by preparing rolls of paper for printing, making necessary adjustments, and ensuring that all press materials meet job specifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load Paper Rolls: Load rolls of paper onto the automatic splicing unit, ensuring correct positioning and securement.
- Inspect and Prepare: Inspect rolls of paper for blemishes, tears, or defects. Cut away damaged areas with a knife as needed and prepare paper for loading.
- Adjust and Operate: Make necessary adjustments to the auto splicer to ensure proper paper feeding and continuous press operation.
- Thread and Secure: Roll paper into position, insert the splicer shaft through the roll core, and secure the holding chucks to the shaft ends. Thread paper through press components.
- Adhesive Application: Apply adhesive strips to backup rolls and insert them onto the automatic splicer.
- Transport Rolls: Operate a mechanical truck to move rolls of paper to the press area if required.
- Maintenance and Cleaning: Clean the press and press components regularly to maintain working order and prepare flat stock for sheet-fed presses.
- Follow Specifications: Read and follow job specifications to determine the materials needed for successful job completion and adjust as required.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge: General knowledge of offset presswork, procedures, and materials. Ability to understand and follow job specifications.
- Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing or printing environment preferred, with a focus on web offset presses and automatic splicers.
- Skills: Ability to adjust the auto splicer and prepare paper for press operation. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to inspect and assess paper quality, ensuring it meets production standards.
- Physical Stamina: Capability to handle and move large rolls of paper and work efficiently during overnight hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating web offset printing presses and auto splicing units.
- Familiarity with press materials and requirements for different types of print jobs.
- Certification or experience operating mechanical trucks or lift trucks.
2nd Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3 pm - 11 pm. Occasional mandatory overtime.
3rd Shift Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm to 7:00pm Occasional mandatory overtime.
Starting pay is $18.00 an hour.
Shift differential of $0.50/hour for 2nd shift.
Shift differential of $0.80/hour for 3rd shift.
Competitive pay is possible based on experience.
Sheridan Liberty has what you are looking for in a CAREER!
- Tons of opportunities for growth & development
- Competitive starting pay (based on experience)
- Shift differential premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- Excellent full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and much more*
- Company-paid Term Life Insurance and STD
- 401K Company match
- Paid Holidays - plus one you get to pick yourself
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discount Programs
- ART Doctor - Active Release Therapy available onsite for free consultations
- Safety shoe reimbursement of up to $100*
- Additional ways to make and save money: referral bonuses, discount programs, and overtime bonus *Eligible after first 30 days
ESG Statement: We strive to make our world better by utilizing ingenuity and technology to minimize our environmental impact, cultivating a business that recognizes the intrinsic value of diversity and inclusion, and requiring accountability, transparency, and integrity in everything we do.
Roll Tender
Office
Liberty, MO, United States
Full Time
August 15, 2025