Press Assistant

Printpack • Villa Rica, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Printpack is seeking a Press Assistant for its Villa Rica I facility in Villa Rica, Georgia. The role supports press operations by preparing printing materials and equipment, handling rolls and waste, maintaining ink viscosity, monitoring quality with the operator, and keeping the work area clean. The schedule is 3/2 and the position is on the night shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to be self-directed and multitask.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Timeliness.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, physical, and background check.
• A resume containing skills and qualifications is required.
• Internal candidates must have a most recent performance review rated “Effective” or higher.
• Internal candidates must have no disciplinary actions beyond a verbal warning within the past 120 days.

Nice To Haves

• Printing or production experience is preferred.
• Long-term objective to fulfill an operator position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw material rolls for printing.
• Place rolls in the machine and prepare them for splicing.
• Assist in removing rolls from rewind.
• Remove and weigh startup rolls at the beginning of a job.
• Fill inks and maintain their viscosity.
• Change doctor blades and overfill pans.
• Perform daily housekeeping.
• Remove and weigh waste from unwind.
• Remove and weigh waste from rewind.
• Empty refuse containers.
• Make waste bales when the baler is full.
• Assist the operator in any way needed for efficient operation.
• Assist the operator in monitoring quality.
• Prepare pre-setups of sleeves, mandrels, anilox, and inks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED