1st Shift - Press Helper (IL)

Abbott-Label; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott-Label in Itasca, IL is hiring for a 1st Shift Press Helper. The role supports Flexo presses by staging materials, assisting with make-ready, and helping with quality control in the pressroom.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years in manufacturing/warehouse, and exposure to narrow web printing. On-the-job training is provided; you will work 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years manufacturing/warehouse experience required.
• Experience in narrow web printing industry preferred.
• Vocational/technical training preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staging raw material, ink, and tooling to each Flexo Press.
• Assist press operator to ensure make ready process is efficient.
• Interact with shipping and receiving for inventory control.
• Maintain production tooling inventory: dies, perfs, mags, print cylinders, anilox.
• Maintain pressroom cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with finishing needs as directed by supervisor.
• Mix ink and coordinate with ink vendors/training for proper management.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure components work properly.

Skills

Follow instructions

Organizational skills

Mechanical skills

Punctual

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing/Warehouse experience

Narrow Web Printing experience

Vocational/technical training or on‑the‑job training

Previous related experience

Job description

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1st Shift - Press Helper (IL)

Itasca, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1216

Salary Range: $17.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Schedule

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; Monday - Friday

Job Summary

Press Support is responsible for having Flexo Presses staged with materials and tooling for efficient workflow. Assist with Press make-ready on presses with main emphasis on the printing presses. Assisting with Quality Control in the pressroom. Performing any other additional activities as directed by your supervisor (which may include running a machine, and/or assisting in maintenance needs).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for staging raw material, ink, and tooling to each Flexo Press.
• Assist press operator to ensure make ready process is completed in an efficient manner.
• Putting left-over material and tooling back where they belong
• Maintaining raw material by using the FIFO procedure
• Interact with shipping and receiving for inventory control.
• Help to maintain production tooling in order, always – dies, perfs, mags, print cylinders, anilox inventory.
• Help to maintain Pressroom cleanliness and organization.
• Assist with finishing needs as directed by your supervisor.
• Mix ink (responsible for Ink Technician)
• Work with ink vendors and train good ink management techniques to press operators.
• Work with maintenance to make sure all components work properly.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent Mechanical Skills
• Punctual and Reliable.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ Years Manufacturing/Warehouse experience required.
• Experience in Narrow Web Printing Industry preferred.
• Vocational/technical school training preferred; on-the-job training provided.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work with a manual and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to use forklift a positive, but not mandatory.