Press General Helper - 1st Shift at Varsity Spirit

Varsity Spirit Press Helper

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been and remain steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants' physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements.

Work Type: Onsite

Location Details: 2525 Midpoint Dr, Edwardsville, KS 66111

Work Hours: Monday through Friday; 6:00am 2:00pm

Seasonal team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers.

This is a seasonal position until mid-June with potential to convert to a full-time regular position based on attendance, productivity and availability of positions.

Peak Season (January - May) Requirements:

• Candidates must be available to train on 1st shift, and work the 2nd or 3rd shift seasonally.
• Mandatory overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

How You Will Make An Impact:

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire a Seasonal Press Helper to join our Press team. As a member of the Varsity Yearbook Kansas City Yearbook team, you will be responsible for successfully learning and demonstrate competency in the skills required to support package production within the first five days.

What You Will Do:

• Increase speed and proficiency of handling within the first 10 days.
• Demonstrate better than average attendance and performance.
• Record no unexcused absences in the first 90 days.
• Effectively assist the press operator and demonstrate a commitment to quality within the first 90 days.

Qualifications:

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Provides various required paper stocks for Press operations.
• Properly loads and positions paper onto press.
• Lines out jobs, sort, bends and positions plates to run the order.
• Properly loads plates in the Automatic Plate Hangers.
• Properly disposes of used plates into the recycle bins.
• Performs necessary maintenance functions such as cleaning, lubricating and preventative maintenance as scheduled and light repairs as needed upon the direction of the Press Operator.
• Assists Press Operator in troubleshooting and solving press errors.
• Schedules press workflow according to established department criteria.
• Assists in mounting blanket and cylinder washers.
• Observes all established procedures for safe chemical handling and storage. Abides by all standard safe operating procedures as outlined in the company training program.
• Responsible for the economic usage of materials and the care and safekeeping of tools and equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient press operation.
• Ensures safe and proper handling of soiled press rags.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment always.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be capable of performing minor maintenance on machines.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience
• Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand for long periods of time with repetitive body movements, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, walk 8 Hours and must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Join The Best Team In Sport & Spirit:

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Our Values:

Service: We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion: We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity: We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect: We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation: We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency: We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

Our Benefits:

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.