Press Assistant

Mittera is looking for Press Assistants on all shifts to join our growing team! This position is entry level and able to easily advance into skilled roles. Press Assistants provide additional support within the Press Department and are responsible for assisting their crew by stacking and bundling printed products in preparation for shipping as well as assisting in operating web-fed offset printing press, performing other in-line finishing operations as assigned, and helping to prepare and maintain the presses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uniformly jog and hand-palletize printed products off the press equipment
• Stage stacker equipment to meet current job requirements
• Pack boxes according to load tickets and put boxes in appropriate location for shipping
• Check printed product for quality defects
• Assist press team members during make-ready with wiping down blankets, changing ink, performing clean-up on/around the press, mounting plates/blankets, etc.
• Keep press areas clean and stocked with necessary supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned