Pressroom - Press Assistant 1

Lakeside Book Company•Willard, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is the largest book manufacturer in North America and is seeking a Press Assistant. The company's mission is to 'Keep the world reading,' and they value their people as the heart of their success. The Willard facility has a long history and a culture rooted in respect, growth, and pride, offering employees the opportunity to build long and meaningful careers. The area provides small-town charm with outdoor and community experiences, a tight-knit community, and strong schools. Lakeside Book Company is involved in the community through public events and volunteer lectures. They also celebrate and support their employees through wellness initiatives, fun events, and friendly competitions. The Willard culture emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and employee well-being, with opportunities for career development, competitive benefits, and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

Material Handler experience in Printing Press Room
Basic knowledge of presswork procedures and materials learned through on the job training.
Ability to follow instructions to assist in press set up, operation and maintenance.
Able to operate hand carts, pallet jacks, stackers and hydraulic feed mechanisms.
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Ensure paper or raw materials (inks, glues etc) are loaded into feeders, hoppers, bins etc to supply a constant flow of materials while the equipment is running.
Make adjustments to equipment such as feeder mechanism based on the size of the paper.
Deliver equipment components such as plates or spray heads to the equipment for installation.
Recycle old/discarded plates.
Provide basic assistance as needed to make-ready the equipment for operation.
Assist with retrieving plates, hanging plates and recycling/storing plates and other tasks associated with make-ready of the press.