Press Assistant 1st Shift

Responsible for packaging handling and palletizing products off press to meet customer expectations. Responsible for assisting in the make-ready running maintenance and clean-up of a flexographic press. Responsible for learning retaining and utilizing knowledge in the day to day operation of a flexographic press.

Shift: 1st Shift 6am-4:30pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following:  

• Assists in the manufacture of a quality product which meets and or exceeds customer expectations and consistently meet product specifications.

• Learn/retain and follow all QA/QC procedures.

• Support/assist the press operator in the meeting and exceeding of production goals for current fiscal year.  

• Works consistently and efficiently with minimum disruptions.

• Follows through on responsibilities assignments and instructions.

• Assists with make-ready and the start-up of running jobs.

• Learn/retain the names of all machine components along with their proper functions.

• Learn/retain basic understanding of the shop order and control card.

• Maintains a clean organized and safe work area uses required PPE and follows all safety rules and procedures. 

• May be required to work overtime or on another shift as needed.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.

• Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications :

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Must have at least six (6) months experience as a Press Assistant.

Physical Demands

1. Stands 2/3 to full time on the shift daily.

2. Uses hands and fingers to handle and feel 1/3 to 2/3 of the shift daily.

3. Reaches with hands and arms 1/3 to 2/3 of the shift daily.

4. Lifts between 25 and 50 pounds 1/3 of the shift daily.

5. Requires distance vision (clear vision at 20-feet or more).

6. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate 

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a manufacturing environment.  Continuous high to moderate levels of noise require hearing protection to be worn at all times.  To ensure the associates safety when working in the manufacturing environment safety glasses and any other applicable safety equipment are required.  Exposure to chemicals inks and coatings requires the appropriate PPE to be worn when handling.

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time