Handwork Assistant

Wallace Graphics Inc • Duluth, GA

29d • Onsite

About The Position

A handwork assistant is responsible for performing various manual tasks related to the finishing, binding and shipment of printed materials in a commercial print production environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Basic math skills and familiarity with measuring tools.
• Prolonged periods of standing at machinery in a fast paced and occasionally high stress production company setting.
• Extensive lifting and bending actions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Effective visual and hearing abilities, with or without aid, suitable for an office and production warehouse environment.
• May use solvents when cleaning; oils during lubrication; and alcohol or alcohol replacement during upkeep and operation of unit.
• Safety is considered every employee’s responsibility. Employees are expected to be aware of and comply with company safety policies and procedures. Staff are expected to act in a safe manner at all times, ensure that those around them do not put themselves or others at known risk, and report identified safety hazards to management promptly.
• All employees are responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's information assets, including data, systems, networks, and physical resources. Employees are expected to be aware of and comply with company security policies and procedures. Staff are expected to participate in security compliance training, report irregularities, and actively contribute to continuous improvement by identifying and reporting potential risks, vulnerabilities, or opportunities for enhancement.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a print production or finishing environment and knowledge of bindery equipment and safety procedures is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collating and gathering: Accurately collate and gather printed materials into the proper sequence for binding, boxing and shipping.
• Trimming: Operate trimming machines to trim the edges of printed materials to the specified dimensions or branded apparel to be prepared for kitting.
• Padding & Packaging: Pad, nest, box and label printed materials, apparel and/or merchandise by hand.
• Binding: Assist with various binding processes such as saddle stitching, perfect binding, spiral binding, and other binding methods.
• Drilling and punching: Use drilling and punching machines to create holes or slots in printed materials for binding or hanging purposes.
• Packaging and shrink-wrapping: Package finished products using appropriate materials and shrink-wrap bundles or individual pieces as required.
• Quality control: Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet customer specifications and company standards.
• Inventory management: Assist in maintaining an organized and well-stocked inventory of materials and supplies required for handwork operations.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED