Press Helper (Seasonal) - 2nd Shift

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE AND BAND

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, and competitions, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

 

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

WORK TYPE:   Onsite   

LOCATION DETAILS 2525 Midpoint Dr, Edwardsville, KS 66111

WORK HOURS Monday – Friday, 2pm through 10:00pm 

Seasonal team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers.

This is a Seasonal position until mid-June with potential to convert to a full-time regular position based on attendance, productivity and availability of positions.

Peak Season (July-December) Requirements

• Shift hours Monday through Friday; 2pm – 10:00pm
• Candidates must be available to work the 2nd or 3rd shift seasonally.
• Mandatory overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

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

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Achievement Brand, is looking to hire a Seasonal Press Helper to join our Press team.  As a member of the Varsity Yearbook Kansas City Yearbook team, you will be responsible for successfully learn and demonstrate competency in the skills required to support package production within the first five days.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Increase speed and proficiency of handling within the first 10 days.
• Demonstrate better than average attendance and performance.
• Record no unexcused absences in the first 90 days.
• Effectively assist the press operator and demonstrate a commitment to quality within the first 90 days.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Provides various required paper stocks for Press operations.
• Properly loads and positions paper onto press.
• Lines out jobs, sort, bends and positions plates in the order to be run.
• Properly loads plates in the Automatic Plate Hangers.
• Properly disposes of used plates into the recycle bins.
• Performs necessary maintenance functions such as cleaning, lubricating and preventative maintenance as scheduled and light repairs as needed upon the direction of the Press Operator.
• Assists Press Operator in troubleshooting and solving press errors.
• Schedules press workflow according to established department criteria.
• Assists in mounting blanket and cylinder washers.
• Observes all established procedures for safe chemical handling and storage.  Abides by all standard safe operating procedures as outlined in the company training program.
• Responsible for the economical usage of materials and the care and safekeeping of tools and equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient press operation.
• Ensures safe and proper handling of soiled press rags.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work environment always.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education an