Printing Press Assistant

Description

Brook + Whittle is a fast-growing label manufacturing company. This Printing Press Assistant position will be responsible in assisting the Press Operator. Previous Machine Experience required.

Printing Press Assistant Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the pressman directly in all aspects of make readies and running a job.
• Stage raw material rolls for the operator with core tag accessible for operator
• Load raw material, make splices and verify that all splices are of good quality.
• Assists operator in changeovers as needed
• Assists operator during web breaks as needed
• Labels finished rolls with correct neons & core tags as needed
• Monitors roll changes and keeps abreast with roll numbers on log
• Reports machine & equipment breakdown to supervisor & maintenance personnel
• Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including safety) associated with the Finishing Department.
• Always puts the goal to someday to be able to operate a press on his own.
• Consults with department manager and Quality Assurance of any quality related defects
• Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for departmental needs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Relocates skids keeping product separation in mind and maintaining the pressroom in a neat and orderly manner.
• Responsible for complete all document information accurately.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed
• Must cover for operators while on vacation or breaks
• Consults with Press Hall supervisor on all assigned duties.
• All duties assigned to maximize efficiency of press hall equipment
• Identify and help implement process improvements and increased productivity opportunities.

Printing Press Assistant Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• S.M.E.D. Training desired.
• One (1) year of machine experience or more working within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Printing Press Assistant Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Manufacturing environment – exposure to some hazardous conditions but not limited to dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, etc. Safety regulations in place following OSHA guidelines.
• Must be able to lift / push / pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for the majority of shift.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp, climb and reach frequently.

Benefits

Company's benefits program effective the first day of the month following date of hire. These include paid holidays, vacation/PTO time (prorated first year), sick/personal time, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, and other voluntary benefits.  

About Us

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.

The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label”!

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We welcome you to consider being a part of this great team.

We’re passionate about leaving the planet better than we found it. But we can’t do it alone. We need trailblazers, independent and outside-the-box thinkers. People who are eager to learn, eager to succeed and have a passion for working as a team to solve technical and creative challenges.

At Brook + Whittle, we have the opportunity to do impactful work each and every day.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.