Press Helper

Primary Packaging Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Packaging Inc. is seeking a Press Helper to safely operate, set up, and maintain our printing press machines and to direct press assistants toward continuous improvement in customer satisfaction.

You will read and follow the daily press schedule, record activities on required documentation, setup jobs efficiently with minimal waste, and monitor print quality throughout runs. A high school diploma and willingness to work 12-hour shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Quality-conscious and production-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to work without supervision and stay self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail and good written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily press schedule to meet production needs.
• Legibly and accurately record activities on required documentation.
• Set up each job efficiently and with minimal waste.
• Read and understand orders and artwork.
• Track setup, downtime, and run time on the production report and Radius.
• Mark or flag all press stops, splices, and misprints during the run.
• Monitor print quality throughout the run.
• Maintain cleanliness of the press and surrounding area.
• Report any mechanical issues encountered during the shift.
• Take on other tasks or projects as required by manager.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Mechanical skills

Self-motivation

12-hour shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radius

Job description

A Press Helper safely operates, sets up, and maintains our printing press machines, and directs press assistants to help drive continuous improvement in customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

• Read and follow the daily press schedule to meet production needs
• Legibly and accurately record activities on required documentation
• Properly and safely use all tools needed to set up each job efficiently and with minimal waste
• Read and understand orders and artwork
• Track all setup, downtime, and run time on the production report and in Radius
• Mark or flag all press stops, splices, and misprints during the run, keeping an accurate flag report for each roll
• Monitor print quality throughout the run
• Maintain cleanliness of the press and surrounding area
• Report any mechanical issues encountered during the shift
• Take on other tasks or projects as required by manager

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Prior manufacturing experience
• Quality-conscious and production-oriented
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Able to work without supervision and stay self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills; works well with people
• Solid mechanical skills
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for 12-hour shifts on a 2/2/3 schedule
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Exposure to typical plant conditions (temperature changes, noise, and machinery)

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential work functions.)