Press General Helper - 3rd Shift

Varsity Brands

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire a Seasonal Press Helper to join our Press team. As a member of the Varsity Yearbook Kansas City Yearbook team, you will be responsible for successfully learning and demonstrate competency in the skills required to support package production within the first five days.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be capable of performing minor maintenance on machines.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience

Responsibilities

Provides various required paper stocks for Press operations.
Properly loads and positions paper onto press.
Lines out jobs, sort, bends and positions plates to run the order.
Properly loads plates in the Automatic Plate Hangers.
Properly disposes of used plates into the recycle bins.
Performs necessary maintenance functions such as cleaning, lubricating and preventative maintenance as scheduled and light repairs as needed upon the direction of the Press Operator.
Assists Press Operator in troubleshooting and solving press errors.
Schedules press workflow according to established department criteria.
Assists in mounting blanket and cylinder washers.
Observes all established procedures for safe chemical handling and storage. Abides by all standard safe operating procedures as outlined in the company training program.
Responsible for the economic usage of materials and the care and safekeeping of tools and equipment.
Ensure safe and efficient press operation.
Ensures safe and proper handling of soiled press rags.
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment always.