Press Assistant (3rd Shift 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.)

Description

Press Assistant Sunday through Thursday (11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m., Shift Differential $1.50 per hour)

Brook + Whittle, one of North America’s leading sustainable labeling solutions providers, is currently seeking a Press Assistant

This Press Assistant position will be responsible in assisting the Press Operator. Previous Machine Experience required.

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.

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.

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 unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for the majority of shift.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, grasp, climb and reach frequently.

Company Paid Benefits:

· 10 paid holidays

· Vacation at an accrued rate

· MDLive – Telemedicine*

· Life insurance*

· Long term disability insurance*

· Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits:

· Dental*

· Vision*

· 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%

· Short term disability*

· Voluntary life insurance*

· Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*

· Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits:

· Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

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