Press Assistant
Job Overview
Press Assistants on all shifts to join our growing team. This position is entry level and may advance into skilled roles. Press Assistants support the Press Department by stacking and bundling printed products in preparation for shipping, assisting in operating web‑fed offset printing presses, performing inline finishing operations, and helping prepare and maintain presses.
Job Type: Full‑time
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 other duties as assigned
Requirements
Skills and Abilities
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
1–3 years of previous manufacturing or office experience preferred
Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization
Ability to use basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements, critical thinking) to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Be organized and able to plan, prioritize, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision
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 Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, and works near moving mechanical parts.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D policies
Short and Long‑Term disability
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Paid volunteer time off
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
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