Machine Operator - Roll Tender

Lakeside Book•Owensville, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator (Rolltender) supports the printing process by assisting the press team in creating paper signatures that become book pages. The role involves setting up and managing paper feed into a printing press and hanging aluminum plates. Employees work as part of a team and cross-train with colleagues. Training is provided, including paid Bridge to Skills Training with incentives to advance a career. No experience is required; previous press experience is preferred. The position is based at 1005 Commercial Drive, Owensville, Missouri. The schedule is a 12-hour crew working either 3 a.m.–3 p.m. or 3 p.m.–3 a.m., with 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next. The posting states employees work only half the days in a year. Pay is $21 per hour, with a $1.25-per-hour night-shift premium, based on experience.

Requirements

  • Teamwork.
  • Ability to lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for the entire duration of the shift.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous press experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and set up paper feed into a printing press.
  • Hang aluminum plates on a printing press.
  • Work in a team environment and cross-train with others.
  • Participate in training to help advance a career.

Benefits

  • $100 safety shoe reimbursement.
  • $100 quarterly attendance bonus.
  • Quarterly production goal bonus.
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual quality awards.
  • Safety awards.
  • Earn vacation from day one, up to 80 hours annually in the first year.
  • Paid Bridge to Skills Training with incentives to advance your career.
  • Eligible for daily pay.
  • Inspire Awards, Milestone Anniversary Celebrations, and other recognition celebrations.
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