Press Helper

Resource-Label-Group; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Onsite training

Growth opportunities

Performance raises

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Press Helper in Commack, NY to set up and operate the printing press for carton/box production.

The role requires experience with KBA sheeted presses and strong attention to detail, safety, and quality. You will perform routine maintenance, support the pressman, and help ensure timely production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• KBA sheeted press with 8- and 9-color experience required.
• Ability to perform basic math operations with various units.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Reading rulers/measurements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

KBA sheeted press experience

Job description

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

In this position, the Press Helper is responsible for setting up and operating the printing press to produce carton/ box and related products.

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

About Us

Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, RLG provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.

Pay Range

$17.00

Benefits Summary

Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
• Additional Benefits -- Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth
  potential within our organization
• We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases