Press Assistant - Hands-on Operator, Training & Growth

Lakeside Book Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation & recognition

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Machine Operator Assistant to help load paper rolls, hang plates, and assist the Press Operator in starting and running printing presses.

The role offers a starting rate of $21.00 per hour, with work hours from 6am to 6pm across multiple days. Training and forklift certification are provided as needed to support safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to achieve forklift certification through in house training.
• Ability and desire to learn and work with others in a teamwork environment.
• Machine experience and/or strong mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Put rolls of paper on our printing presses before and during the printing of the book.
• Hang printing plates on the press, make minor adjustments to the press, and assist the Press Operator with setting up the equipment to begin the printing process.
• Internally we call this position a Press Assistant.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Machine Operator Assistant to help load paper rolls, hang plates, and assist the Press Operator in starting and running printing presses.

The role offers a starting rate of $21.00 per hour, with work hours from 6am to 6pm across multiple days. Training and forklift certification are provided as needed to support safe, efficient production.