Night Shift Press Assistant: Path to Skilled Roles

Mittera Creative + Tech; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Mittera Creative + Tech in Newton, IA is seeking Press Assistants for a night shift. This entry-level role supports the Press Department by stacking, bundling, and preparing printed products for shipping, and by assisting in operating the web-fed offset press and in-line finishing tasks.

You’ll learn on the job, gain hands-on experience, and have the chance to advance into skilled press roles. The position requires attention to quality, accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to meet tight

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing/office experience preferred.
• Able to read work instructions and business memos.
• Effective communication across all levels.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Able to interpret various instruction formats (written, oral, diagrams).
• Organized with ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Stack and palletize printed products off the press.
• Stage stacker equipment to meet job requirements.
• Pack boxes according to load tickets for shipping.
• Check printed product for quality defects.
• Assist press team during make-ready and cleanup.
• Maintain clean, stocked press areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math

Reading and following instructions

Organization and prioritization

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Mittera Creative + Tech in Newton, IA is seeking Press Assistants for a night shift. This entry-level role supports the Press Department by stacking, bundling, and preparing printed products for shipping, and by assisting in operating the web-fed offset press and in-line finishing tasks.

You’ll learn on the job, gain hands-on experience, and have the chance to advance into skilled press roles. The position requires attention to quality, accuracy, teamwork, and the ability to meet tight