Job Description

UNION POSITION

Job Summary: Assist Pressroom Foreman and Press crews in performing a wide variety of manual tasks in the pressroom.Job Duties:1. Read and understand job tickets and work instructions2. Locate paper for jobs and move to press3. Locate ink for jobs and give to the press crews4. Locate plates for jobs and give to the press crews5. Stack finished printed sheets into loads for bindery and shipping6. Perform basic inspection while stacking loads7. Keep chemical supplies available for the press crews8. Move loads in the pressroom as directed using a hand operated pallet jack9. General cleanup and assist in keeping the work area clean10. Duty to learn the skills to move up to the next pressroom skill position11. Other duties as requested/assigned
Qualifications:Job Skills:   1. Basic math, mechanical and communication skills
Job Knowledge:   1. Basic knowledge of printing and printing equipment is helpful
Education and Training:High School diploma or equivalent   1. Operation of the data collection system   2. On the job training in the specific duties of the job
Experience:   1. Helpful but not required
Physical Requirements:   1. Ability to lift 50 pounds