Press Helper

Resource Label Group; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group in Commack, NY is seeking a Press Helper. The role supports press operations, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting the pressman with loads. A high school diploma or equivalent is required and experience with multi-color presses is preferred.

The job emphasizes safety, accuracy, and the ability to read rulers and measurement tools. Candidates should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with attention to deadlines and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals.
• Must read and interpret rulers, scales and measurement devices.
• Adherence to all safety procedures when operating machinery.
• Excellent attention to detail and product quality.
• Vision requirements include close, color, depth perception and focus adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Reads job orders and loads paper into the press.
• Fill the fountains.
• Cleans plates and print cylinders.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as required.
• Keeps work areas clean and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.
• Helps pressman with loads coming off the press.
• Speeds loads press feeder.
• Cleans blankets as needed.

Skills

Reading measurements

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Computer/time clock use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Press Helper to join our team in Commack, NY.

Pay Rate: $17.00/Hourly

Responsibilities

• Reads job orders and loads paper into the press
• Fill the fountains
• Cleans plates and print cylinders
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance as required
• Keeps work areas clean and organized, maintains housekeeping standards
• Helps pressman with putting loads out of the press
• Speed loads press feeder
• Clean blankets, as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• KBA sheeted press, 8 color & 9 color experience is required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to read and interpret rulers, scales and other measurement devices
• Adherent to all safety procedures and guidelines related to operating machinery
• Superb attention to detail and product quality
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly exposed to noise, dust, odors and oils
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment (24-hour turnaround on product)
• Aptitude for mechanical operation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
• Excellent attendance and punctuality - accurately record work time on a daily basis
• Able to operate a computer and time clock machines