Material Handler 1 - Press - 12-hr Day Shift Rotating (7am - 7pm)

RR Donnelley•Chanhassen, MN

About The Position

The Material Handler 1 supports printing press and adhesive-coating operations by handling printed sheets, folded signatures, labels, and other in-process materials. The role includes inspecting output for quality issues, moving and organizing materials, and assisting the press crew with equipment preparation and material handling. The position works a rotating 12-hour day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Week 1 schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Week 2 schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

Ability to stock, move, jog, arrange, unload, count, and rotate items on and off printing press equipment according to operating instructions or under the guidance of a press operator or supervisor.
May require knowledge of operating automatic counters and tabulating job counts.
Ability to complete forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials.
Good knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic warehouse procedures, and storage areas to place or pull paper stock, signatures, and materials according to standard procedures.
Good skill using manual dollies, carts, or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling, such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch-wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, and metal band sheers.

Responsibilities

Remove, flex, jog, and stack printed sheets, folded signatures, labels, and other in-process product from printing press or adhesive-coating equipment discharge units.
Review signatures for smearing, registration issues, bad folds, and other problems, and notify the Pressroom.
Remove folded signatures from a web press and place them on pallets or skids for transfer to warehouse or binding areas.
Adjust the press stacking mechanism according to paper dimensions when needed.
Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, carts, and trays.
Move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas using a hand truck, electric dolly, or other device.
Count, weigh, and record the number of material units moved or handled on daily production sheets.
Attach identifying tags or labels to materials, or mark information on cases, bales, or other containers.
Stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles together using a banding machine and clincher.
Use automated equipment and/or operate an industrial truck or electric hoist to assist with loading or moving materials and products when needed.
Assist the Press Crew with equipment make-ready, including retrieving, hanging, recycling, and storing plates.
Perform in-process quality checks on printed materials for blemishes, scratches, and other print defects when needed.