Press

Position: Press Support
Position Summary

1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm

Brook & Whittle is a leading North American provider of sustainable labeling solutions, partnering with top consumer brands and offering a collaborative, innovative culture where you can take pride in creating the labels you see on store shelves every day.

We are seeking a Press Support to further the operator's efficiency in the operation of their printing press. Following the daily schedule, they gather components required for subsequent jobs and stage them accordingly. At a moment's notice they are prepared to assist the operator in the setup, copy changeover or teardown of the operator's scheduled job. Their support is vital to a clean, organized and productive environment.

Pay and Benefits

Competitive pay, medical benefits, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company participation, and a wide range of elective company benefits.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Preview schedule to determine which tickets components need to be gathered first.

• Read over the ticket to determine any special instructions for set up. Collect the dies, cylinders and inks required for the ticket and stage them on cart.

• Look up ink formulations and combine inks for specified colors when needed.

• Pull stocks from inventory and deliver to the beginning of press.

• Trim printing plates to the proper length and mount them to print cylinders in the proper orientation and stage on cart.

• Read over the item's plate packet to figure out the required amount of ink trays, doctor blades and aniloxes needed for print stations, and stage on cart.

• Mark in Label Traxx schedule the completion of staging the ticket components to indicate it is ready for press.

• Assist the operator in the removal or installation of ink trays, doctor blades and aniloxes from the press.

• Assemble ink tray components and doctor blades.

• Unmount plates and sticky-back from print cylinders.

• Drain ink from tray into proper container and wash tray, tray components, doctor blade and anilox.

• Clean plates and return them to the proper plate packet.

• Return dies, inks and cylinders to their designated storage location.

• Clean and organize the wash area.

• Replenish supplies needed for your job and the presses.

• Empty rag bins at press.

• Put away incoming Inventory.

• Remove empty pallets from the press area and dispose of broken ones.

• Refill chemical bottles and replace label information when needed.

• Sweep floors, empty garbage cans and empty cardboard recycle bins.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities, Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/ GED

• Basic math skills required

• Experience in manufacturing or related field is preferred

• Press room experience a plus but not necessary

• Basic shop skills, such as using hand tools

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Competent in computer skills

• Strong communication skills and desire to work with other team members

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals; OSHA safety standards enforced.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and repetitive tasks requiring bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Ability to operate equipment and visually inspect product.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally.

Work Authorization

Must be eligible to work in the United States without restriction.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us

Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America's leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive, flexographic and shrink sleeve labels for many of the nation's leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals.

The company's rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print…