Production Assistant at Stefanini Group

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Production Assistant for Lagrange, GA (Onsite role).

For quick Apply, please reach out to Utkarsh Dutt: 248-263-3997 / utkarsh.dutt@stefanini.com

W2 candidates only!

• Client is looking for a part-time Production Assistant in our LaGrange, GA printing center. Under the supervision of the Press/Mail Foreman, you will be expected to become competent in all aspects of the reel room, mailroom, and plateroom operations, and other, specific duties in the pressroom. You will be based onsite at the LaGrange, Georgia print plant.
• Candidate Will: Assist in several manufacturing areas to include the Press, Plate and Mail rooms of the nightly printing plant operation.
• Reel Room duties include: Roll handling, roll preparation, paster make-up, reel stand operation, tension system settings, web leading and the sorting and weighing of waste newsprint.
• Mailroom duties include: List preparation, MCS programming, operation of labeling equipment, stackers, bundle strapping and wrapping machines, and conveyors in addition to error bundle correction and proper dispatching of printed copies.
• Pressroom duties include: Web leading; cleaning of blankets, rollers, press parts and systems; checking, spotting, mounting, and removing plates.

Plateroom duties include:�

• The operation of PC-based imaging and press proof software applications
• Imaging and processing plates and verifying registration
• Checking plates to ensure both are free of defects and verifying printed copies for accuracy and quality
• Communicating with and monitoring pre-press communications via electronic messaging or phone for critical run time information and relaying information to management
• Operation of production information management system software (PDIMS) to record nightly run time data, such as film and plate lockup times, and tracking consumables
• Assistance with cleaning and scheduled preventative maintenance of equipment and general housekeeping.
• Transportation Work includes using various printing devices to print reports, top wraps, and labels and creating circulation reports to distribute via hard copy and electronically, and preparation of postal reports.
• Additional duties may be assigned from time to time.

• Proficient with Microsoft applications, email, and Google suite of applications
• A team player mindset and are self-motivated.
• 0-2 years of experience - will train.
• Ability to stand for 7.25 hours, be able to lift 50 lbs., kneel, bend, stoop and reach out and overhead, climb stairs and ladders and push rolls of newsprint, and operate heavy equipment with 4 levels of moving parts.
• High School Graduate/GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast paced deadline oriented environment with quick decision making ability
• Good color perception and are mechanically inclined
• Problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in a production environment preferably in cold web offset newspaper printing production environment.
• Distribution/mail packaging experience a plus, working on conveyor lines, with stacking and strapping equipment
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the use of business PC applications and press controls.
• Hours of work 24-30hrs per week, every Sunday and Friday and two other weekdays

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

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