Assistant Press Operator

Compensation: 16.50-17.50 /

Benefit Offered: YES

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of packaged goods, has an immediate need for an experienced Press Apprentice, to join their growing team in North Syracuse.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for assisting press operators with set-up, cleanup, job changes, and pre-stage when required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure pressrooms are clean and maintained with necessary materials
• Attend to paper staging areas when needed
• Be attentive and receptive to supervisor, press operator and pre-stage training and feedback

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to identify issues/problems, evaluate options and implement solutions
• Knowledge of machines, tools and computers, including design, use, repairs and maintenance
• Ability to understand mathematical applications, ex. measurement, logic, etc.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of professions and personalities
• Good command of the English language; ability to effectively read and write
• Good analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 50-60 pounds and push/roll 300 – 800 pounds with pallet jack
• Good manual dexterity for cutting, grasping, guiding, pressing, pulling, pushing, rolling, typing, turning knobs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces and reach, twist, bend and stretch when required
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and acute depth perception
• Ability to decipher colors
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, including drug testing
• The success of the press apprentice role is a pre-requisite for a press operator role

Please apply today to be one of the first candidates considered for the role!

Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today’s hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!

Recruiter’s Name: Brandon Hill

Recruiter’s Email Address: bhill@elgenstaffing.com