Roll Tender

Mittera; Pineville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Paid Veteran Time Off

Life and AD&D Policies

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mittera is seeking Roll Tenders to join our pressroom team. You will ensure a steady supply of roll paper stock, prepare rolls for splicer, and assist with make-ready duties. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED and 1–3 years of press experience, with strong reading, math, and communication skills.

Maintain logs, report roll inventories, and keep areas clean while supporting continuous improvement efforts. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of press experience preferred.
• Ability to read work instructions and memos clearly.
• Strong communication with all levels of the organization.
• Basic math and problem-solving skills for shop floor tasks.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Stay organized and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Verify roll inventory numbers against job tickets.
• Record roll numbers and weight on log sheets.
• Prepare rolls for splicer and stage rolls.
• Move and hang rolls, check oil levels, and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist with make-ready and web breaks as needed.
• Return paper to inventory and complete end-of-job paperwork.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in the pressroom.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Math skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Stress management

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Mittera is looking for Roll Tenders to join our Mittera family where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! Join a team where employees are appreciated and rewarded for the work they put in. Roll Tenders work together with the Press Operators and Assistants to ensure smooth and efficient production by always maintaining an appropriate supply of roll paper stock to the press and performing other pressroom duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Verify roll inventory number against job ticket
• Record roll numbers and weight on roll log sheet
• Prep rolls for splicer and stage rolls in appropriate location
• Move rolls into position and hang rolls in splicer
• Check oil levels in units twice each shift and fill as needed
• Check overflow pans each shift; dump and clean as needed
• Hang plates on the press
• Help web press during make ready or web break
• Return paper to inventory at the end of each job
• Complete paperwork at the end of each job and each shift
• Keep work areas clean throughout the shift
• Work with Lead Operator and train on press as time allows
• Participate in continuous improvement process
• Help Press Assistants as required or directed
• Ensure production meets department goals and metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 - 3 years of previous press experience preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
• Has basic computer skills
• Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Veteran Time Off
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.