Press Assistant

The Press Assistant is responsible for packaging, handling, and palletizing products off press to meet customer expectations. Responsible for assisting in the make-ready, running, maintenance, and clean-up of a flexographic press. Responsible for learning, retaining, and utilizing knowledge in the day to day operation of a flexographic press.    Key Areas of ResponsibilityAssists in the manufacture of a quality product, which meets and or exceeds customer expectations and consistently meet product specifications.Learn/retain and follow all QA/QC procedures.Support/assist the press operator in the meeting and exceeding of production goals for current fiscal year.  Works consistently and efficiently with minimum disruptions.Follows through on responsibilities, assignments, and instructions.Assists with make-ready and the start-up of running jobs.Learn/retain the names of all machine components along with their proper functions.Learn/retain basic understanding of the shop order and control card.Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, uses required PPE, and follows all safety rules and procedures. May be required to work overtime or on another shift as needed.Other duties as assigned by management.Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.Compliance with all Company policies is required including all safety policies and procedures.