Pressroom - Assistant Press Operator 1

Lakeside Book Company prioritizes the safety and health of our employees, providing a secure working environment to achieve our goal of zero accidents and injuries. We are committed to environmentally responsible business practices and welcome veterans to apply.

About the Role

As our Assistant Press Operator, you will support press operations, ensure quality, and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with the Press Operator and receive on-the-job training to help advance your career.

• Assist Press Operator with press setup and make-ready tasks
• Operate & maintain printing presses
• Install plates and blankets to ensure high-quality output
• Make necessary color or register adjustments
• Assist in replacing press rollers using hand tools
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical adjustments on equipment
• Technical Knowledge: General experience with presses
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring high-quality production output
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Physical & Technical Requirements

• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and 25 lbs. frequently
• Endurance: Must be able to stand for the entire shift (12 hours)
• Technical Skills: Ability to read job specifications, perform maintenance, read a micrometer, and use basic math & computer skills

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs
• $100 Safety Shoes & $100 Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• All tools provided – no out-of-pocket costs for equipment
• Paid Training

Pay

Starting Pay: $24.00-$30.25 per hour (Day Shift) + 7% Night Shift Premium

Schedule

12-hour shifts, 4 on / 4 off, nights (7p-7a)

About Us

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters—every word, every page, every hand that helped build it. We are leaders and innovators with a team-winning culture where all employees have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.