OPT Printing Press Operator Jobs
Printing Press Operator roles qualify for OPT work authorization when the position directly relates to your field of study, typically printing technology, graphic communications, or industrial technology. Many employers in commercial printing, packaging, and publishing industries hire OPT students and can sponsor H-1B visas for the right candidates.
Find OPT Printing Press Operator JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 12+ Printing Press Operator jobs
See all Printing Press Operator Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Printing Press Operator roles.
Get Access To All JobsJob Description
Help ensure customer satisfaction and plant efficiency by supporting production and packaging needs throughout the facility.
- Evening Shift; 3:00pm to 11:30pm
- We will provide opportunities to learn, grow and develop your skills.
- Inspect and package plastic products of good quality.
- Operate equipment efficiently and safely.
- Safely utilize basic tools before placing boxes on a pallet.
- Properly complete all required paperwork.
- Ensure accuracy and monitor quality of production runs.
- Maintain continuous production runs and machine efficiency.
- Maintain plant cleanliness through daily work-area cleaning and proper scrap placement.
- Perform additional job duties as required by leadership efficiently and safely.
- Adhere to all Company and Departmental procedures.
- Follow all Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Job Description
Help ensure customer satisfaction and plant efficiency by supporting production and packaging needs throughout the facility.
- Evening Shift; 3:00pm to 11:30pm
- We will provide opportunities to learn, grow and develop your skills.
- Inspect and package plastic products of good quality.
- Operate equipment efficiently and safely.
- Safely utilize basic tools before placing boxes on a pallet.
- Properly complete all required paperwork.
- Ensure accuracy and monitor quality of production runs.
- Maintain continuous production runs and machine efficiency.
- Maintain plant cleanliness through daily work-area cleaning and proper scrap placement.
- Perform additional job duties as required by leadership efficiently and safely.
- Adhere to all Company and Departmental procedures.
- Follow all Safety, Food Safety, GMP and HACCP practices.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
Benefits
When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
See all OPT Printing Press Operator Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Printing Press Operator Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Printing Press Operator
Align your degree to press operations
Your OPT authorization depends on a direct connection between your role and your degree. Document how your printing technology, graphic communications, or industrial engineering coursework maps to the specific press operation duties in your job description.
Target packaging and commercial print shops
Commercial printing, flexible packaging, and label manufacturing facilities run multiple shifts and have recurring operator needs. These employers file LCAs through DOL more consistently than smaller print shops, making them stronger candidates for eventual H-1B sponsorship.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm enrollment status before you sign an offer letter. If the employer isn't enrolled, they'll need to register with E-Verify before your STEM extension can be authorized.
Use Migrate Mate to check LCA filing history
Before targeting a printing employer, check whether they've sponsored work visas before. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL LCA data by employer so you can identify print and packaging companies with active sponsorship history without downloading raw OFLC disclosure files.
Request your offer letter before your DSO files
Your Designated School Official needs a job offer that confirms your start date, role title, and that the position relates to your degree before updating your I-20 for OPT. Get a formal written offer, not just a verbal confirmation, before initiating any USCIS filings.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
DOL prevailing wage data sets the floor for what a sponsoring employer must pay you. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title and metro area so you know the Level I and Level II thresholds before entering salary negotiations with a printing employer.
Printing Press Operator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Printing Press Operator job qualify for OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a related field such as printing technology, graphic communications, industrial technology, or manufacturing engineering. USCIS requires that your OPT employment be directly related to your major area of study. A press operator role at a commercial or packaging facility will generally satisfy that requirement when your coursework covers pressroom operations, color management, or production systems.
Can I qualify for a STEM OPT extension as a Printing Press Operator?
It depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. Printing technology and graphic communications programs sometimes carry a STEM-designated CIP code, but not all do. Check with your DSO to confirm whether your specific program qualifies. If it does, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and you'll need to submit a formal training plan to USCIS with your STEM OPT application.
Which employers hire Printing Press Operators on OPT?
Commercial printing companies, flexible packaging manufacturers, label converters, and newspaper or catalog printers are the most common employers. Large packaging groups that operate multiple facilities tend to have HR processes already in place for work authorization. You can browse Printing Press Operator roles from employers with sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for OPT-eligible positions.
How does the H-1B cap affect my path from OPT to full sponsorship?
Printing Press Operator roles are generally classified as specialty occupations only when paired with a qualifying bachelor's degree, so your employer would need to file an H-1B petition on your behalf during the annual cap-subject lottery. USCIS opens registration each March for the following October start date. Cap-exempt employers, such as universities or certain nonprofits, can file outside the lottery window, but most commercial printing employers are cap-subject.
What documents should I prepare before starting an OPT job as a Printing Press Operator?
You'll need your EAD card showing your authorized work period, your valid I-20 endorsed for OPT, and your passport. Your employer will run an I-9 verification and may also enroll in E-Verify. Keep copies of your offer letter and any transcripts or diploma documentation that demonstrate the connection between your degree program and your press operator duties, since USCIS can request this evidence during any follow-on visa filing.