Press Assistant

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionYour career in print starts here! As a Press Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced press operators, gain valuable hands-on experience, and develop the skills needed to advance within our press department. We believe in promoting from within and offer a clear career path from Press Assistant to Roll Tender, then Web Second Press Operator, and ultimately to Web First Press Operator, leading your own press crew. Does this sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for? We’d love to hear from you – apply today!Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesUniformly jog and hand-palletize printed products off the press equipmentStage stacker equipment to meet current job requirementsPack boxes according to load tickets and put boxes in appropriate location for shippingCheck printed product for quality defectsAssist 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 suppliesPerform all other duties as assignedRequirements Previous manufacturing experience preferredAbility to read and interpret work instructionsAbility to communicate with press team members and supervisionPhysical RequirementsRequires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bendingAbility to lift 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionallyBenefitsMittera 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, VisionLife and AD&D PoliciesShort and Long-Term Disability401K with Company MatchPaid Time Off Paid Volunteer Time OffPaid HolidaysParental LeaveEducational AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramTemperature-Controlled Work EnvironmentAdvancement Opportunities8 Hour Shifts (Occasional Overtime)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 DescriptionPay based on experience