Press Helper II 1st Shift at Vericast

Responsible for the daily operation of web presses as directed by the press operator. Maintain cleanliness and operation of press. Coordinate with internal agencies for required materials: I.E. ink plate paper tape etc. Ensure accuracy of printed material coming from the press.Effectively run press when operator is on breaks lunches and PTO.Quality and Production Reads and understands schedules job tickets and multi-part specifications.Assist in inspecting printed sheets to ensure correctness in all areas of color registration match to samples Stock # and all other specifications at minimum of every 15 minutes.Washes blankets and plates.Place printed sheets into boxes move 50 pound boxes onto pallet and stage stock for receiving into warehouse.Assist in entering all machine codes subcodes material codes quantities and time periods accurately for production records.Assists press operator in moving and maintaining registration color perfs punched and all other printing specifications.Prepares roll-stock for printing open rolls and place rolls onto splicer. Inspect roll for defects before placing roll onto splicer.Assists in performing job make ready (takes ink out of machine washes fountains & rollers etc)Perform Perf Testing (as assigned) and enter data into perf database computer.Maintenance Performs Autonomous Maintenance duties on a daily weekly or monthly basis and prepares press for operation.Retrieve ink and place into ink foundations. Enter ink taken and ink returned into ink room computer.Organization: Keeps work area work benches equipment tools supplies skids packaging materials records ink printed product and waste neat clean and organized.Training: May assist in training others to develop areas of identified weaknesses. May cross train others to run equipment or special functions.Performs other job duties as assigned. This job description describes one skill (or part of a skill) within a multi-skilled production team member job.Qualifications : EDUCATIONHigh school diploma or equivalent.EXPERIENCEAbility to operate press without supervision3 years prior production machine operating experienceMust be able to identify colors and imperfectionsMust display excellent work habits willingness to be a team playerProven track record in waste reduction and profit improvementMust have strong analytical skills independent thinking and written and verbal communications skillsCOMMUNICATION AND CONTACTSReason for communication: Warehouse roll-tender; Receive required paper type; Production planning; Ensuring required materials available; Press PlateRetrieval Marketing; Press Proofs/ Press Checks; Production/Process Supervisor Priorities & requirements.DECISION MAKINGRoll of paper in good condition. Stock being produced meets quality specifications. Basic operations of the equipment in good working order.OTHERSupervisory Responsibilities: NoneAdditional Information : Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00Applications will be accepted through December 26 2025 after which the posting will be closed and no longer available for submissions.The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level cost of living experience and responsibilities.All team members are responsible for supporting and complying with internal and external audits including providing information performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed.All team members are responsible for supporting and complying with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment.Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical dental and vision coverage 401K and flexible PTO. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance employee assistance and pet insurance are also available not to mention smart and friendly coworkers! At Vericast we dont just accept differences - we celebrate them we support them and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees our clients and our community.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color creed religion national origin or ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information veteran status or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at .  EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit:  Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Forklift,Hand Tools,Basic Math,Construction Experience,Packaging,Mechanical Knowledge,Pipe Threading,Heavy Lifting,Sanitation,Rear Loader Truck,Power Tools,Manufacturing Department / Functional Area: Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1