Finishing Assistant

Mittera; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

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

Job summary

Mittera is seeking motivated individuals for a Part-Time Finishing Assistant role. This entry-level position involves processing work orders, locating product, and packing orders according to the production schedule and customer specs.

Ideal for candidates with a high school diploma; no prior experience required. Responsibilities include picking, packaging, labeling, and preparing shipments, with opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read specifications and identify correct parts for orders.
• Basic arithmetic and measurement skills.
• Interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and safety oriented.

Responsibilities

• Pick and package materials following procedures and packing techniques.
• Place, arrange, seal, and tag items for shipment.
• Consolidate items for shipment and assemble boxes or containers.
• Count and sort product items for accurate orders.
• Label packages and prepare for shipping; ensure correct shipping info.
• Operate die cutter as needed and maintain work area.

Skills

Reading specs

Mechanical ability

Arithmetic

Instruction interpretation

Self-motivated

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Mittera is currently seeking motivated individuals interested in joining our growing team as Part-Time Finishing Assistant! This position is entry-level and doesn’t require previous experience. Finishing Assistants process work orders, locate product, and pack orders for shipment in accordance with the production schedule and customer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pick and package a variety of materials that require a limited assortment of packing procedures and techniques
• Place, arrange, mark, seal, and tag items on pallets and in containers, bins, and bulk storage
• Consolidate various items for shipment in accordance with standard operating instructionsAssemble finished products into boxes or containers for shipping
• Count and sort various product items
• Perform related tasks such as placing labels on packages and handling boxes in preparation for shipping
• Ensure accurate shipping information is attached
• Produces at quantity and quality levels in accordance with production requirements
• Maintains area, worktables, equipment, and tooling in a neat, orderly condition
• Other duties as assigned
• Run Die Cutter as needed

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of routine picking procedures, techniques, equipment, and basic warehouse procedures preferred
• Skilled in reading specifications and identifying the correct parts for fulfilling customer orders
• Must have demonstrated mechanical ability and ability to use various assembly tools
• Requires basic arithmetic and skill to measure, count and weigh products and materials
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented

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.All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.