Material Handler / Digital Press Apprentice -1st

Join the Imagine teamGrayslake, IL
$19 - $20Onsite

About The Position

At Imagine, we go beyond print to help our clients deliver game-changing visual communications from concept to delivery that set the standard for our industry. The first step in this process is hiring great employees! Our innovation teams are the most committed, highly experienced artisans in the business. We are committed to delivering high-quality marketing solutions, in every environment and campaign, helping our clients capture the heart, minds, and loyalty of their customers. For more than 30 years, The Imagine Group has established itself as one of the most influential and innovative visual communications companies in the industry. Join us and let's Imagine a better way together.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to interpret written instructions.
  • Multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
  • Organizational planning skills for self-directed daily activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow directions and acquire skills required to progress to operator status.
  • Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to visually inspect all work for defects and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
  • Manual dexterity for repetitive work.
  • Frequent walking and standing.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous Pressroom experience

Responsibilities

  • Based on daily production schedule, check, and stage all necessary components required for each job ticket at press site; to maximize productivity on press by minimizing press operators’ times in non-running activities.
  • Assist Digital Press Operators with daily functionality.
  • Provide coverage for Digital Press Operator as a floater and assist with operation of digital presses
  • Pull required stock and deliver materials to presses on a timely manner.
  • Maintain press with various supplies and materials.
  • Helps with unloading finished material onto skid
  • Move finished materials from one department to another.
  • Monitor production runs for quality, maintaining all required samples as designated by procedures
  • Learn and perform basic preventative maintenance in accordance with production schedule
  • Assists with any maintenance on press if required
  • Review proofs for accuracy
  • Properly document production information
  • Retrieve and return all necessary materials for jobs
  • Ability to operate a forklift and move materials using material handling equipment, including forklift and pallet jacks
  • Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements
  • Responsible for the disposal of garbage and recycling bins near press
  • Maintain a 5s throughout the Digital area
  • Complete jobs according to customer specifications by producing quality work and performing quality checks
  • Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in timely and accurate manner
  • Collaborate with Production Manager and other Team Members to address opportunities for improvement
  • Self-starter capable of taking initiative and working with minimal direction
  • A positive attitude including high energy, and a drive to contribute and make an impact
  • Able to perform complex tasks, prioritize multiple projects
  • Work overtime as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision coverage
  • paid time off
  • disability insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • life insurance
  • other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
  • tuition assistance
  • caregiver leave
  • adoption assistance
  • employer/partner discounts
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