Press Helper - Mon-Thurs First Shift

RECOGNIZED. SPECIALIZED. REVOLUTIONIZED.

We are committed to earning our customers' business every day by offering brilliant creative, technology and print, and operating our one-stop shop with unrivaled care and integrity.

Over the last 40 years, Vivid Impact has remained a leader in the graphics communications industry. What started as a small Louisville-based commercial printing operation has evolved into a full-service, state-of-the-art graphic communications company with global reach, that employs over 150 team members.

Pursuing excellence with an award-winning team provides infinite value to our customers. Rather than define ourselves within a certain service offering or niche, we've grown based upon our customers' needs.

Work Hours

• Monday - Thursday 4:00am to 2:30pm

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Pressroom Manager and Press Operator, the Press Helper assists in all activities surrounding the various tasks of printing, ensuring the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost, meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures, and a daily focus on the department key performance indicators (KPI's).

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
• Housekeeping standards.
• Check with Manager or Pressman to obtain work assignments.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Obtain skids, load product onto skids according to procedures.
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Ensure accuracy of work being performed to produce the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost. Ensure production of the correct quantity.

Qualifications

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:

• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Must pay attention to accuracy and be quality conscious.
• Ability to interpret and follow written specifications and instructions in English
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic one-step or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Must be able to maximize quantity Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Without sacrificing quality and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees of the organization.
• Must be detail and task oriented.

Working Environment

• Environment is a printing and manufacturing environment.
• Requires frequent bending, standing and walking throughout shift.
• Must have good color perception. Must be able to view all colors.
• Exposure to dust, ink, solvents, vapors and loud noise.
• Requires use of pallet jacks and carts to move product during shift.
• Requires manual dexterity and hand eye coordination.
• Must be able to push, lift and pull 40 lbs. repetitively during shift.

Key Behavioral Expectations

• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Plans work and carries out tasks; Identifies problems and immediately notifies manager; Communicates ideas for improvement to manager for consideration.
• Responsiveness / Urgency Responds to requests for service in a timely and thorough manner; Does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; Personally responsible; Works hours necessary to complete assigned work; Is regularly present and punctual, arriving prepared for work; Is committed to doing the best job possible.
• Team Focus Able to work and excel in a team environment; Voluntarily assist others in the department when individual workloads vary; fosters an environment where teamwork is valued and rewarded.
• Adaptability / Flexibility Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; Manages transitions from task to task effectively.
• Communication Writes and speaks effectively; Demonstrates openness and honesty; Listens well; Asks questions to ensure understanding; Regularly updates Press Operator on progress of tasks and assignments.
• Service Attitude Positive "Yes, I will help you with that." attitude with all team members, customers, and vendors. Customer (internal and external) focused; Responds promptly to requests; Solicits feedback to improve service; Meets commitments; Willing to go above and beyond to provide extraordinary service.
• Teachable Listens to instructions carefully and completes tasks accordingly; Lifelong learner attitude; Seeks out opportunities to learn new skills; Learns from mistakes and approaches them with humility and ownership.
• Planning/Organizing Arranges oneself and surroundings to achieve greater efficiency; Uses time efficiently.

Key Performance Indicators

• Team members will be expected to maintain and/or improve the cleanliness and organizational readiness of their work station and machine.
• Team member will be measured on their operation net speed, make ready time and down-time percentage. These numbers are tracked on the Kensington Report.
• Each department has chargeable hour goals. Team members will be expected to maximize their production efficiency and will be evaluated on their chargeable hours' percentage.
• Team members will be evaluated on production output of "estimate" versus "actual" time for operation.

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