FEEDER
JOURNAL GRAPHICS•Portland, OR
•$21 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
Join a fast-paced print production team where your work keeps our presses running at their best. As a Feeder, you'll support press operations by managing ink, water, plates, and paper, and making sure supplies are always ready to go. This is a great next step for anyone with Jogger experience looking to grow their pressroom career.
Requirements
- Minimum 6 months of Jogger experience
- Full working knowledge of the Jogger position
- Ability to read and understand job tickets
- Comfort using a computer program to complete paper and ink usage reports
- Solid basic math (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
- Strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Printing experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Maintain ink, water, and paper in the press
- Operate a roll clamp and forklift as needed
- Coordinate with the Head Pressperson to ensure the correct plates are bent, packed, and ready for the next job
- Monitor printed product for fold quality and imperfections; maintain accurate compensation
- Assist with make-ready: hang plates, change blankets, change and set blanket washers
- Keep chemical bottles labeled, filled, and stored correctly
- Gather job tickets, supply paper to the presses, and return unused stock to inventory
- Verify roll stock in Paper Monitor and empty waste bins into the compactor
- Remove finished pallets from the presses
- Keep your press and surrounding area clean; sweep and mop at least once per shift
- Follow all safety guidelines in the Employee Handbook
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
