Press Assistant

Mittera Group Inc•Pineville, NC

13h

About The Position

Mittera is hiring entry-level Press Assistants for all shifts. The role provides support to the Press Department and offers the opportunity to advance into skilled positions. Press Assistants help their crew by stacking and bundling printed products for shipping, assisting with web-fed offset printing press operations, performing assigned in-line finishing tasks, and helping prepare and maintain presses. The position involves handling printed products, preparing boxes for shipping, checking product quality, and supporting press-team members during make-ready and cleanup. Employees also keep press areas clean and stocked with supplies. The work includes operating or working around departmental equipment and takes place in a production environment where moving mechanical parts are present.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and fully comprehend work instructions and business memos.
Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization.
Ability to use basic math, including arithmetic and measurements, and critical thinking to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines.
Organized, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and follow through on assigned projects with minimal supervision.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending using proper body mechanics.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
Near visual acuity.
Ability to work around and operate departmental equipment and to access and navigate each department in the facility.
Ability to function professionally under stressful circumstances.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of previous manufacturing or office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uniformly jog and hand-palletize printed products off press equipment.
Stage stacker equipment to meet current job requirements.
Pack boxes according to load tickets and place them in the appropriate shipping location.
Check printed products for quality defects.
Assist press team members during make-ready by wiping down blankets, changing ink, cleaning the press and surrounding area, and mounting plates or blankets.
Keep press areas clean and stocked with necessary supplies.
Perform other duties as assigned.