Assistant Press Operator
Location: 1005 Commercial Drive, Owensville, MO. 12‑hour night shift (3 pm–3 am), alternating 36‑hour and 48‑hour weeks.
About the role
This role is an important part of the printing process, assisting your press team by creating paper signatures that become book pages.
Responsibilities
- Make‑ready, run and maintain an offset printing press
- Insert blankets and plates
- Assist the Press Operator by making register and color adjustments
- Work in a team environment and cross‑train with others
- Receive training to help advance your career
Requirements
- Attention to detail
- Basic math and measuring skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Teamwork
- Ability to lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for the entire duration of your shift
- Previous press experience preferred (training provided)
Pay
$23.00–$30.25 per hour, plus a $1.25/hour shift premium for night shift, based on experience.
Schedule
12‑hour crew, 3 pm–3 am, alternating 36‑hour and 48‑hour weeks (work half the days in a year).
Benefits
- $100 safety shoe reimbursement
- $100 quarterly attendance bonus
- Quarterly production goal bonus
- Monthly, quarterly, and annual quality safety awards
- Earn vacation from day one — up to 80 hours annually in the first year
- Paid bridge‑to‑skills training with incentives to advance your career
- Eligible for daily pay
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee appreciation and recognition programs (Inspire Awards, milestone anniversary celebrations, etc.)
About Lakeside Book Company
Lakeside Book Company loves books — every book matters, every word, every page, every hand that helped build it. The company emphasizes safety, stewardship, inclusivity, and environmental sustainability, and maintains a team‑winning culture where all employees have a voice. With a long history of leadership and innovation, Lakeside Book is committed to keeping the world reading.
The safety and health of employees is the company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book provides a safe and secure working environment with a goal of zero accidents and injuries, and commits to environmentally responsible business practices while being good neighbors in the communities where they live and work. Veterans are welcome to apply.