Press Assistant - Bristol, TN​/2nd and 3rd Shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handle and maintain inks throughout production runs and on job changes.
• Will learn to understand the chemistry of inks and how it’s applied in the printing process.
• Will learn how to load rolls on the unwind and unload rolls of the rewind.
• Will learn labeling and paperwork.
• Ready and willing to ask for help as help is needed.
• Good time management and ability to prepare and stay organized.
• Can record and perform measurements when applicable.
• Will learn to interpret and understand Production Work Instructions and Control Folders.
• Handle general cleanup of press area and station.
• Take responsibility for quality work.
• Understands viscosity and pH.
• Will start to learn the anatomy of all aspects of the printing press and printing process.
• Perform any and all press related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Will be at machine ten minutes prior to start of shift for successful shift communication.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be detailed oriented.
• Must be a team player and consistently have a positive attitude.
• Must have computer skills and data entry.
• Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand print specifications documents and follow written instructions.
• Must be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and twist repetitively.
• Ability to stand on feet 12 hours per day.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
• Support SQF Certification.
• Possesses strong communication skills with the ability to train others.
• Proficient computer skills and data entry.
• Possess a willingness to learn and seek personal growth.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to read and understand print specification documents and follow written instructions.
• Working knowledge of flexographic printing and slitting is necessary.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be mechanically inclined for general press adjustments.