Press Assistant 1: Printing Press Material Flow & Setup

Lakeside Book Company; Willard (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Willard, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support the printing press room. The role involves loading materials, making minor equipment adjustments, and assisting with make-ready tasks to ensure smooth operation.

The starting rate is $19.75 per hour, with a schedule determined based on promotions to Roll Tender. This on-site position offers opportunities within a long-standing manufacturing facility in Willard, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of presswork procedures and materials learned on the job.
• Ability to follow instructions to assist in press setup, operation and maintenance.
• Ability to operate hand carts, pallet jacks, stackers and hydraulic feed mechanisms.
• Requires lifting 20–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly.

Responsibilities

• Load paper or raw materials to feeders, hoppers, bins to maintain material flow while equipment runs.
• Adjust equipment such as feeder mechanisms based on paper size.
• Deliver components like plates or spray heads for installation.
• Recycle old/discarded plates.
• Provide basic make-ready assistance for operation.
• Retrieve, hang and recycle plates and other make-ready tasks for the press.

Skills

Material handling

Press room operations

Ability to lift 20–50 lbs

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Willard, OH is seeking a Material Handler to support the printing press room. The role involves loading materials, making minor equipment adjustments, and assisting with make-ready tasks to ensure smooth operation.

The starting rate is $19.75 per hour, with a schedule determined based on promotions to Roll Tender. This on-site position offers opportunities within a long-standing manufacturing facility in Willard, Ohio.