Press Assistant - 1st Shift

4over; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

4over, a printing company with nationwide facilities, seeks an Assistant Press Operator in the Phoenix area. You will support the Press Operator and Lead Press Operator with setup, feeding presses, and ensuring materials are ready, including paper size/type alignment.

The role requires attention to quality and safety, with first shift hours and a pay range of $18-$20 per hour, commensurate with experience. Training may occur at various times.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in fast-paced production or manufacturing.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist press operators in setting up, adjusting, and maintaining printing presses.
• Load and unload paper, ink, and materials onto the press, ensuring stock is properly aligned.
• Monitor print runs for quality and color consistency.
• Assist in mixing ink and maintaining ink levels for consistent color reproduction.
• Identify minor technical issues with the press and troubleshoot under supervision.
• Clean presses, rollers, and equipment regularly.
• Prepare materials for upcoming jobs and organize job orders.
• Remove waste items for recycling.
• Complete required paperwork and records.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties and wear PPE.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Communication in English

Basic Math

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants.

Summary: The Assistant Press Operator assists the Press Operator and Lead Press operator in the basic setup and maintenance of the presses verifying proper paper sheet sizes and types. They are also responsible for ensuring that all presses are supplied and fed with required quantities of paper and other consumables.

Schedule: 1st shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 5:00 AM– 6:30 PM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Salary Range: $18-$20 hourly. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Agency statement: At time, we are not engaging with agencies or third‑party recruiters. Thank you for understanding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist press operators in setting up, adjusting, and maintaining printing presses to ensure optimal performance.
• Load and unload paper, ink, and other materials onto the press, ensuring that stock is properly aligned and ready for printing.
• Monitor print runs for quality, ensuring color consistency, proper alignment, and overall print quality. Report any issues to the press operator immediately.
• Assist in mixing ink and maintaining proper ink levels for consistent color reproduction throughout production runs. Ensure that inventory levels for materials are regularly checked and maintained.
• Identify minor technical issues with the press and assist in troubleshooting and resolving them under the guidance of the press operator.
• Clean presses, rollers, and other equipment regularly to ensure optimal printing conditions and prevent malfunctions.
• Provide general support to the production team, including preparing materials for upcoming jobs, organizing job orders, and ensuring that all tools and equipment are properly prepared and cleaned.
• Actively remove waste items for recycling.
• Complete and process all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s).
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and/or near misses to management immediately.
• Attend all department/company meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.

Experience and Qualifications

Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experiences:

• 1 year experience of working within a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

4over Company History

4over was founded in February of 2001. What started off as creating business cards and web page designs by a husband and wife, quickly flourished. Since the company was founded, we are now a private equity owned company growing and expanding across many states. Through our 4over Core Attributes, we are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations, cultivating and nurturing our relationships, providing excellence and caring for others.

Health and Life Insurance

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars.
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full-time employment.

401(k) Retirement Plan

• New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment.
• Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st).
• Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation.
• Immediate Vesting.

Holidays and PTO

• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service.

4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.