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Position Overview:
The Pressroom Assistant supports the Press Operator and Press Manager in operating and maintaining web press machinery, ensuring smooth press operations and high-quality output. This role involves managing paper supplies, assisting with machine adjustments, and maintaining a safe, organized workspace. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Material Handling: Ensure a continuous supply of paper and pallets is available for press operations. Remove printed product from the line and neatly stack it on pallets for further processing.
- Press Assistance: Support press make-readies, operation, and basic maintenance of the press, including keeping the ink fountains full and maintaining proper ink and water balance.
- Folder Adjustments: Assist in changing the folder from ¼ folds to ½ folds and install/remove the lap folder as required.
- Roll Management: Label unfinished rolls and wrap them with shrink-wrap for proper identification and storage.
- Workplace Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to all safety guidelines and best practices to ensure a safe work environment.
Qualifications:
- Ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting and stacking.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn press operation and maintenance tasks.
- Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.
This role is essential to the smooth functioning of our pressroom operations and offers an opportunity for growth within a dynamic production environment.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Meghan Uselding
Account Manager
Hi there! My name is Meghan and I am a recruiter at Hatch Staffing Services, specializing in clerical and light industrial work. I have a passion for building relationships. I do my best to understand your unique needs, goals, and personality to make the perfect match and find you long term success!
In my free time, I love being active and spending time with my friends and family, specifically my golden retriever puppy Milo! :) If I'm not with Milo, you can find me trying new restaurants around Milwaukee!