Press Feeder

Veritiv Corporation • Chicago, IL

1d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating the press according to instructions, ensuring jobs are produced to customer specifications and meeting deadlines. The Press Feeder will work with the press crew, report project status and machinery issues to the head press operator, and verify stock matches job tickets before loading the press. This position involves transferring paper to and from machinery, monitoring paper flow to prevent jams, and assisting with routine press maintenance. Safety policies and regulations must be followed, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Press Feeder Operator.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate the press based upon instructions provided.
• Work with press crew to ensure each job is produced to customer specifications, meeting internal and external deadlines.
• Report the status of projects and any issues of machinery to the head press operator.
• Read and understand job tickets and verify that stock matches job specs on ticket before loading press.
• Transfer paper to and from machinery using industrial trucks or hand trucks.
• Monitor paper as it runs through the press and make adjustments to the operations to prevent paper jams.
• Assist in performing routine maintenance on the press with the press team members as required.
• Follow all safety policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account)
• life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program
• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.

What This Job Offers

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