Press Helper 1st Shift - Entry Level

Weber Packaging Solutions Inc • Arlington Heights, IL

4d • $17 - $17

About The Position

Responsible for preparing printing plates, operating platemaking systems, utilizing the plate mounter, cutting plates, wrapping onto print cylinders and other activities required for Flexographic printing.
Setup removable blades in Removable Blade die per job specifications.
Maintain job records to track progress and ensure consistency in production processes.
Retrieve premixed inks from the Ink Room.
Coordinate the retrieval and storage of completed job carts from the press, ensuring a smooth transition between tasks.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the workspace, including proper storage of tooling and cleanup between jobs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a production environment preferred.
• Simple arithmetic such as addition, subtraction or multiplication is required.
• Attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Walking and standing during most of the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 60-80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in a production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing printing plates
• Operating platemaking systems
• Utilizing the plate mounter
• Cutting plates
• Wrapping plates onto print cylinders
• Setting up removable blades in Removable Blade die per job specifications
• Maintaining job records
• Retrieving premixed inks from the Ink Room
• Coordinating the retrieval and storage of completed job carts from the press
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the workspace

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off & Paid Leave
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Quarterly Company Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care
• Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan and company match!
• Service Anniversary Awards
• Summer picnics and end of year holiday celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

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