Finishing Assistant

Mittera Group; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Mittera Group is seeking Finishing Assistants to join our growing team in California. This entry-level role supports the Finishing Department, feeding correct signatures into machines, down-piling completed books, and packing/mail according to regulations. Training is provided, with opportunities to advance into skilled roles.

Your duties include operating basic finishing equipment, assisting with cutting and folding, and maintaining a clean work area while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing/office experience preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communications skills with all levels of the organization.
• Basic math skills to solve practical problems and read schedules.
• Ability to work under stressful deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands the job ticket with the Machine Operator.
• Assists in cutting, folding, collating, stitching, and trimming of printed products.
• Catches, removes and/or cartons completed printed pieces at the delivery end of equipment.
• Loads stitcher/trimmer pockets and conveyors or feeders for folders.
• Carries out skid packing, loading, making boxes or cartons, labeling, wrapping, and moving materials.
• Operates a power pallet jack and hand lift truck.
• Cleans the work area and keeps it neat and orderly.
• Performs hand collating and other manual tasks in binding/finishing.
• Gathers empty skids around the machine prior to runs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading work instructions

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Stress management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Mittera is currently looking for Finishing Assistants to join our growing team! This position is entry level and able to easily advance into skilled roles. Finishing Assistants provide additional support within the Finishing Department and are responsible for feeding the correct signatures into the machine, down-piling completed books onto pallets or placing them in boxes, and down-piling mail according to postal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and understands the job ticket with the Machine Operator
• Assists in cutting, folding, collating, stitching, and trimming of printed products
• Catches, removes and/or cartons completed printed pieces at the delivery end of binding/folding/cutting equipment or other finishing equipment
• Loads stitcher/trimmer pockets and conveyor belts or feeders for folders
• Performs other functions such as skid packing or loading, making boxes or cartons, labeling finished product, plastic wrapping skids, moving stock and material and setting up and/or moving conveyors
• Operates a power pallet jack and hand lift truck
• Cleans up and keeps work area neat and orderly
• Does hand collating and other manual tasks in binding/finishing
• Gathers empty skids around machine prior to the beginning of the binding/finishing run
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills to solve practical problemsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Work Environmental Factors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Veteran Time Off
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.