Press General Helper - 1st Shift

Varsity Spirit•Edwardsville, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year. OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com . Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 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.
Ability to stand for long periods of time with repetitive body movements, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, walk 8 Hours and must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience
Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record

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.