Assistant Press Operator
Location: Lenexa, KS
Shift: 3rd Shift
Schedule: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Sunday-Thursday
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dependable and motivated Press Assistant to join our flexible packaging manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll work alongside a Press Operator to help prepare, run, and maintain highspeed printing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable, teamoriented, and fastpaced production environment.
What You Will Do
- Assist the Press Operator with preparing the press and all jobrelated materials
- Monitor and adjust inks as needed, including checking ink viscosity on an hourly basis
- Remove finished film from the machine and stage it on pallets for pickup
- Retrieve and return inks to the ink room and clean machine components between jobs
- Handle and manage hazardous waste in compliance with safety and environmental requirements
- Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and meet OSHA standards
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
- Complete rework tasks as needed
What You Have to Offer
- Ability to read a measuring tape
- Strong desire to learn and grow within manufacturing
- Ability to read, write, and follow simple, clear instructions
- Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
What We Have to Offer
- Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and travel)
- Immediately vested 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Onsite gym access
- Opportunities for employeeinvolved decisionmaking
- Collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact
- Employee perks including supplier and service discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer
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