Litho Press Support - 2nd Shift

Resource Label Group; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Garner, NC, is seeking a Litho Press Helper to support the production team. You will assist Press Operators, manage the feeder, and help keep the press running, with inks and water topped up and training on the press as needed.

This entry-level role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Prior press experience is helpful, but training is available to motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, printing and packaging industry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a sheet feeder or press helper role supporting press operations in printing/packaging.
• Ability to perform basic math in all units and measurements.
• Ability to read rulers, scales and other measurement devices.
• Must ensure proper stock is used for each job.
• Must stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows guidance from Press Operator.
• Understands ISO and follows procedures.
• Keeps daily workload on schedule and communicates issues.
• Verifies stock counts before running and reports discrepancies.
• Minimizes make-ready times and material usage through planning.
• Adheres to safety requirements and MSDS for chemicals.
• Maintains print quality to avoid delays and rework.
• Performs basic press maintenance and cleaning.
• Assists other departments when needed and maintains clean work areas.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Reading and interpreting documents

Measurement reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sheet feeder equipment

Job description

Job Summary

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 Litho Press Helper to join our Production Team! This role will assist the Press Operators by operating the feeder and consistently keeping the press running, keeping the inks and water full during operation and assisting with maintenance and training on the press as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follows guidance and direction from Press Operator.


• Understands ISO and complies with written procedures.


• Follows daily schedule for workload and communicates problems or concerns, assisting in resolutions in a timely manner.


• Checks cutting slip to verify count of stock is accurate prior to running, communicates discrepancies to supervisor.


• Ensures make-ready times and materials used are minimized through proper planning of work.


• Maintains knowledge of safety requirements of the job and equipment; becomes familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets regarding chemicals in use.


• Wears appropriate safety protection when using or mixing chemicals and ensures proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.


• Maintains a high level of print quality to eliminate inspection delays and redo's.


• Performs preventative maintenance on press such as lubrication, replacement of small parts, cleaning and minor adjustments.


• Assists in other departments as needed and when workload permits.


• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.


• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, printing and packaging industry experience strongly preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.


• Minimum 6 months experience in a sheet feeder, press helper, or similar role supporting press operations in printing, packaging, or related high-speed production settings strongly preferred.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


• Ability to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.


• Must ensure proper stock is used for each job.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand at a workstation for duration of shift.


• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.