3rd Press Assistant

Description

Mittera is looking for Press Assistants on all shifts to join our growing team! This position is entry level and able to easily advance into skilled roles. Press Assistants provide additional support within the Press Department and are responsible for assisting their crew by stacking and bundling printed products in preparation for shipping as well as assisting in operating webfed offset printing press performing other inline finishing operations as assigned and helping to prepare and maintain the presses. We have 1st and 3rd shift positions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uniformly jog and handpalletize printed products off the press equipment
• Stage stacker equipment to meet current job requirements
• Pack boxes according to load tickets and put boxes in appropriate location for shipping
• Check printed product for quality defects
• Assist press team members during makeready with wiping down blankets changing ink performing cleanup on/around the press mounting plates/blankets etc.
• Keep press areas clean and stocked with necessary supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

RequirementsSkills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills such as addition subtraction multiplication division measurements and critical thinking to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing pulling reaching lifting squatting kneeling and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental FactorsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.Mittera is a leadingedge company that provides commercial and digital printing finishing graphic design data analytics direct mail processing and fulfillment services. Mitteras fullservice approach connects datadriven revelations barraising creative and expertly printed materials to give our customers brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and LongTerm Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Visit us today at mittera or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!