Press Assistant

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Mittera is looking for Press Assistants on 2nd and 3rd shift to join our growing team! Press Assistants provide additional support within the press department. They are responsible for assisting their crew by stacking and bundling printed products in preparation for shipping as well as assisting in operating web-fed offset printing press, performing other in-line finishing operations as assigned, and helping to prepare and maintain the presses. This entry-level position allows the ability to easily advance into more skilled positions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Uniformly jog and hand-palletize 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 make-ready with wiping down blankets, changing ink, performing clean-up on/around the press, mounting plates/blankets, etc.
• Keep press areas clean and stocked with necessary supplies
• Perform all other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions
• Ability to communicate with press team members and supervision
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
• Ability to lift 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
  
  

Work Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Benefits

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising 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 Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities
  
  

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.

Salary Description

$16.50 - $20/hr.