Do you want to launch a career in the printing industry?
Arandell is looking for a Press Assistant to join our team, offering a clear path for growth and development. This entry-level role is the perfect way to gain hands‑on experience and build a foundation in our Pressroom department. You'll play a key part in the production process, assisting with essential tasks like jogging and piling loads while ensuring we produce a high-quality product.
Join us on our 2nd shift, working Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 11 PM, and start your journey with a pay rate of $20.50 per hour.
What You’ll Do On The A-team
Sets up semi‑automatic and automatic equipment that assists in stocking press products on skids.
Remove printed materials from the press, stack bundles onto skids, and move loads to the staging area.
Perform press duties such as webbing up the press, changing ink, hanging plates, changing and cleaning blankets, and cleaning up ink, oil, or water spills.
Maintain good housekeeping in press area.
Mount blankets, plates, and rolls.
Maintain daily supply of rags and chemicals, ensuring sponge buckets remain clean.
Perform quality checks of printed materials.
Maintain a positive customer relations approach towards visitors, customers, and employees.
What You’ll Need: Ability to use and read a ruler.
Perform basic math calculations.
Mechanical aptitude to operate and maintain a wide variety of web press equipment.
Previous forklift experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with minimal supervision.
Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to read, write and communicate.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Stands, stoops, and walks most of the day. Frequent use of hands to type, finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools.
Frequently required to talk or listen.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
What We Offer:
Comfort & Growth: Our facility features a climate‑controlled environment for your comfort, and we support your professional development with regularly scheduled wage increases and potential of accelerated training programs.
Health & Wellness: We provide comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and access to TelaDoc services for convenient healthcare.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable schedule with 8‑hour (non‑rotating) shifts that include paid lunches and breaks. You'll also receive paid time off and 10 paid holidays throughout the year.
Financial Stability: We offer a 3% 401(k) company contribution to help you save for the future, along with a company‑paid life insurance policy.
Arandell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Arandell is committed to fostering a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
