Press Assistant

About the role

Mittera is looking for Press Assistants on all shifts to join our growing team! This position is entry level and able to easily advance into skilled roles.

Responsibilities

• Stack and hand-palletize printed products off the press equipment
• Stage stacker equipment to meet current job requirements
• Pack boxes according to load tickets and place boxes in appropriate location for shipping
• Check printed product for quality defects
• Assist press team members during make-ready by 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

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 – 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and 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
• Organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
• Near visual acuity
• Ability to work around and operate departmental equipment
• Ability to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental Factors

• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials
• Regular work near moving mechanical parts

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off