1st Shift Flexo Press Assistant

Resource Label Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a 1st Shift Flexo Press Assistant to support Press Operators with setup, maintenance, and cleanup of printing presses. The role offers onsite training and a path to learn a skilled trade in printing, with strong growth potential.

Candidates with prior printing experience in manufacturing are a plus. The position reports to the Pressroom Manager and requires adherence to safety standards and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a Press Assistant in the printing industry is a plus.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing preventive maintenance on presses such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning, and minor adjustments to rollers and other small moving parts.
• Assists in the setup and cleanup of presses as required by the schedule.
• Adheres to SDS procedures and handles hazardous chemicals properly.
• Assists on other pressroom equipment if needed and when workload permits.
• Provides input for continuous productivity, quality, and scrap improvement.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors and peers.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and follows safety standards.
• Performs other duties as requested to learn the role.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As Resource Label Group continues to grow, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team! Every person in our company contributes to our success. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

We are currently recruiting for a 1st Shift Flexo Press Assistant to join our team! The 1st Shift Flexo Press Assistant is responsible for helping the Press Operators by performing tasks related to setup, maintenance, and cleanup of printing presses throughout the site. This position offers onsite training and the opportunity to learn a valuable skilled trade in the printing industry. Employees will have unlimited growth potential and the chance to continuously advance your career. Previous printing experience in a manufacturing setting is a huge plus. This position reports to the Pressroom Manager.

Pay Rate: $18.00-$22.00/hour, depending on experience

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00AM-2:30PM, with occasional overtime

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing preventive maintenance on presses such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning, and minor adjustments to rollers and other small moving parts
• Assists in the setup and cleanup of presses as required by the schedule
• Adheres to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS's) and sees to proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals, as necessary
• Assists on other pressroom equipment/presses if needed and when workload permits
• Provides input/ideas for continuous productivity, quality, and scrap improvement
• Effectively and promptly communicates with supervisors and peers
• Cleans and keeps immediate work area neat and orderly; maintains housekeeping standards
• Works safely and efficiently
• Performs other duties (including learning how to be a press assistant) as requested

Key Characteristics That We Are Looking For

• Mechanical Aptitude: Able to understand and apply mechanical concepts effectively, has solid and sound knowledge of equipment, tools, programs, and systems, follows safety protocols and procedures, and works confidently and safely in a manufacturing setting
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Acts as a team player that balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, and uses reason when handling a variety of situations
• Ability to multitask: Able to complete multiple tasks effectively at once in a safe and productive manner
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and positive attitude

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and a minimum of two years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience as a Press Assistant in the printing industry is a plus
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Primarily works in a manufacturing setting, which contains equipment and machinery that can be noisy and hazardous
• Is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Is occasionally exposed to chemicals, some of which could be hazardous
• Noise level is usually moderate

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to walk, and use hands to handle or feel
• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 40 pounds