Description
As a Press Assistant, you will assist with press make-readies, load and stage materials, monitor print quality during production runs, and help maintain a clean and efficient work area. You will also play an important role in ensuring jobs run smoothly by anticipating needs, supporting workflow, and communicating effectively with the press team to maintain safety, quality, and productivity standards.
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 all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Previous manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions
- Ability to communicate with press team members and supervision
Physical Requirements
- Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending
- Ability to lift 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
Mittera 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:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Policies
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Temperature-Controlled Work Environment
- Advancement Opportunities
- 8 Hour Shifts (Occasional Overtime)
- Relocation Assistance Available
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.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions
- Ability to communicate with press team members and supervision
- Use of proper body mechanics: pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, bending
- Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Must be 18 years of age or older
What We Do
We help companies grow their business, drive brand awareness and achieve their marketing goals. As industry leaders in print, mail and marketing services, our people and technology provide integrated solutions to strategically solve your business challenges, drive engagement, and deliver meaningful results.
