Pressroom - Press Assistant 2 *2nd shift*

Lakeside Book Company; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

PTO two weeks

Night shift differential

Safety shoe reimbursement

OSHA forklift training

Company tools

Pay ahead with Dayforce Wallet

Job summary

Phoenix Color, a company of Lakeside Book, is hiring a Pressroom Assistant 2 at our Terre Haute, IN facility. The role covers basic press setup, ink application, and quality checks on the print line, with a 3pm-3am shift and Sunday-Sunday 4 crew schedule.

Compensation starts at $20.50–$21.54/hr with a $1.00/hr night shift differential and potential increases. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO after probation.

Qualifications

• Read and understand written instructions.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Mechanical inclination.
• Must be able to read a standard ruler.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Technical training with printing concentration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic setup and operation of the press including loading paper, hanging plates.
• Provide proper preparation and operation of the press to include application of ink, plates, blankets and inline solutions.
• Maintain supplies and chemicals needed to run press efficiently and to customers specifications.
• Perform assigned tasks to meet the production and quality standards for press operation.
• Adhere to quality standards and assist the operator on monitoring the quality of work being printed.
• Read and interpret job ticket instructions.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions.
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read instructions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mechanical ability

Ruler reading

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Printing tech training

Job description

Phoenix Color, a company of Lakeside Book

Starting Pay Range: $20.50 - 21.54/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

Pay Grade Range: $20.50 - 26.75/hr (+$1.00/hr Night Shift Differential)

• Based on experience.
• Potential performance based pay increases at 3 months, 6 months, and during merit review.

Why You’ll Love Working Here!:

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (family coverage included!), Dental, Vision, 401k, and EAP.

Paid Time Off: Two weeks of paid vacation.

Extra Perks:

• $100 safety shoe reimbursement after 60 days
• Company-provided tools & Phoenix Color T-shirts
• On-the-job training + OSHA forklift certification (as needed)
• Dayforce Wallet > Pay ahead of pay day

Culture & Fun: Family Fun Day, food trucks, parades, employee events, and more!

Career Growth: Opportunities to transfer and advance after six months.

Hours: 3pm-3am

Schedule: Sunday - Sunday 4 Crew

Location: 200 Hulman St. Terre Haute IN 47802

As our Pressroom Assistant 2, you will:

• Assist in basic setup and operation of the press including loading paper, hanging plates, etc
• Provide proper preparation and operation of the press to include application of ink, plates, blankets and inline solutions
• Maintain supplies and chemicals needed to run press efficiently and to customers specifications
• Perform assigned tasks to meet the production and quality standards for press operation.
• Adhere to quality standards and assist the operator on monitoring the quality of work being printed.
• Read and interpret job ticket instructions
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping functions
• Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shift and lift up to 60lbs
• May be exposed to liquid chemicals or vapors

Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand written instructions
• High levels of attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team
• Mechanically inclined
• Must be able to read a standard ruler
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Technical training with printing concentration preferred