Press Assistant

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionMittera 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 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 assignedRequirementsHigh School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)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 occasionallyRequires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordinationRequires working around and operating departmental equipmentWork Environmental FactorsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.BenefitsMittera 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:MedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D PoliciesShort and Long-Term Disability401K with Company MatchPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysPaid Volunteer Time OffEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid TrainingEducational AssistanceParental LeaveAdvancement OpportunitiesMittera 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.