Press Assistant 2nd shift

Brook + Whittle; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook + Whittle is seeking a Press Assistant to support the press operator in daily operations. In this role, you will assist with material handling, monitor production quality, and maintain a safe and organized workspace. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and a commitment to efficiency and teamwork.

Benefits

10 paid holidays

Paid vacation

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) with auto-enrollment

Qualifications

• One year of experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the press operator with make readies and running jobs.
• Stage raw materials and monitor roll changes.
• Report machine and equipment breakdowns to supervision.

Skills

Hands-on knowledge of processes

Troubleshooting equipment

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

S.M.E.D. Training

Job description

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Shift 2 pm - 10 pm ($1.50 shift differential pay)

Brook + Whittle is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels.

Description

Shift 2 pm - 10 pm ($1.50 shift differential pay)

Brook + Whittle is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels.

The Press Assistant will be responsible in assisting the Press Operator.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the pressman directly in all aspects of make readies and running a job.
• Stage raw material rolls for the operator with core tag accessible for operator
• Load raw material, make splices and verify that all splices are of good quality.
• Assists operator in changeovers as needed
• Assists operator during web breaks as needed
• Labels finished rolls with correct neons & core tags as needed
• Monitors roll changes and keeps abreast with roll numbers on log
• Reports machine & equipment breakdown to supervisor & maintenance personnel
• Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including safety) associated with the Finishing Department.
• Always puts the goal to someday to be able to operate a press on his own.
• Consults with department manager and Quality Assurance of any quality related defects
• Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for departmental needs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Relocates skids keeping product separation in mind and maintaining the pressroom in a neat and orderly manner.
• Responsible for complete all document information accurately.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must cover for operators while on vacation or breaks
  
  

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

• Consults with Press Hall supervisor on all assigned duties.
• All duties assigned to maximize efficiency of press hall equipment
• Identify and help implement process improvements and increased productivity opportunities.
  
  

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must understand upstream operations, downstream operations, and be able to perform each essential duty within the department satisfactorily. Hands on knowledge of process is desired. Must be able to help troubleshoot equipment and provide feedback to department supervisor and maintenance personnel. Must take initiative, be resourceful, and willing to accept responsibility and accountability. Always maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Required: The ability to be discreet with company confidential information, reports errors, incidents, and problems to appropriate personnel.

Education And Experience

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• S.M.E.D. Training desired.
• One (1) year of experience or more working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Manufacturing environment – exposure to some hazardous conditions but not limited to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. Safety regulations in place following OSHA guidelines.
• Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for the majority of shift.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp, climb and reach frequently.
  
  

Company Paid Benefits

• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Vacation
• MDLive – Telemedicine*
• Life insurance*
• Long term disability insurance*
• Employee assistance program (EAP)*
  
  

Company Offered Benefits

• Dental*
• Vision*
• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%
• Short term disability*
• Voluntary life insurance*
• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*
  
  

Company Subsidized Benefits

• Medical*
• Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment
  
  

About Us

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.

The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label”!

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We welcome you to consider being a part of this great team.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Printing Services

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