General Manufacturing
Apply Job ID 30547 Date posted Apr. 30, 2024 Location Lufkin, Texas
The General Laborer will remove printed materials from the press, stack/count bundles and perform tasks such as cleaning or changing press equipment for a new run. The General Laborer will be part of a printing crew and will support all functions, as needed.
- Safely removes printed materials from the press line and stacks bundles neatly onto skids.
- Conducts a quality check of printed material and counts bundles accurately.
- Handles basic set up of piece scales, resetting the typing machine and troubleshooting stackers.
- Performs press duties such as webbing up the press, changing ink, hanging plates, changing and cleaning blankets, cleaning up ink, oil or water spills, as assigned.
- Assists Press Assistant 1 (Rolltender) with basic duties and may train to operate the splicer, assist with restocking materials in the work area, cleaning ovens and spills, wiping down press units and cleaning the water tank behind the press.
- Reads run information and ensures stacking patterns for the product on skid comply with instructions.
- Follows all safety regulations and helps maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Required Qualifications:
- This position also requires the ability to (1) bend and lift 25 pounds continuously, (2) lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, (3) stand long hours and (4) use hands and wrists continuously.
- The ability to perform basic math calculations is essential.
- Good verbal and written comprehension skills are a must, including communication proficiency in English.
- Good mechanical aptitude, ability to read, understand and follow binder guides.
- Ability to train and direct crew, self-motivated.
- Excellent attendance record, satisfactory job performance in current position, excellent safety record and work habits, positive attitude and team player (able to work with others).
- Able to work any shift and work overtime as needed.
- You will work a compressed 3- and 4-day work week geared toward balancing work and family life (12 hour rotating shift either 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays).
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