Press Assistant: Precision Printing & Quality Support

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin seeks dependable Press Assistants to support a local printing operations team. You will assist the Press Operator with daily tasks, help with make-ready procedures, and transport materials to and from the press.

Maintain pressroom inventory and ensure a clean, safe work environment while following production schedules. The role emphasizes attention to quality and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with forklift experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, printing or machine operation is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to lift and move materials throughout the shift.
• Forklift experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Press Operator with daily printing operations.
• Support make-ready procedures including plate, ink and blanket changes.
• Load and transport board and materials to and from the printing press.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on press equipment.
• Monitor print quality and assist with quality control checks.
• Properly handle and dispose of printing waste materials.
• Maintain inventory and restock pressroom supplies as needed.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Follow production schedules and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Forklift experience

Job description

Express Employment Professionals of Joplin seeks dependable Press Assistants to support a local printing operations team. You will assist the Press Operator with daily tasks, help with make-ready procedures, and transport materials to and from the press.

Maintain pressroom inventory and ensure a clean, safe work environment while following production schedules. The role emphasizes attention to quality and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with forklift experience considered a plus.