Press Helper

Job Description

Join our fabulous printing team in Jeffersonville, IN! 

• Hourly Pay Rate: $20 - $23/hourly DOE + $1.75 Shift differential and Overtime
• Schedule: Monday – Friday 2:00PM - 10:00PM

Vericast, offers a year-round TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, BRIGHT, CLEAN manufacturing printing team-based environment.

Here are just some of the benefits we offer after 30 days:

• Your choice of Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay (Eligible right away)
• Tuition Assistance after 90 days
• Referral Bonus Opportunity

Job Summary

Responsible for the daily operation of web presses as directed by the press operator. Perform press
operation duties during operator breaks, lunches, and PTO. Maintain cleanliness and operation of press.
Coordinate with internal agencies for required materials: I.E., ink plate paper tape etc. Ensure accuracy of
printed material coming from the press

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in inspecting printed sheets to ensure correctness in all areas of color registration match to samples Stock # and all other specifications at minimum of every 15 minutes. 
• Washes blankets and plates. 
• Place printed sheets into boxes move 50 pound boxes onto pallet and stage stock for receiving into warehouse. 
• Assist in entering all machine codes, subcodes, material codes, quantities and time periods
• accurately for production records.
• Assists press operator in moving and maintaining registration color perfs punched and all other
• printing specifications.
• Prepares roll-stock for printing open rolls and place rolls onto splicer. Inspect roll for defects before placing roll onto splicer.
• Assists in performing job make ready (takes ink out of machine washes fountains & rollers etc)
• Perform Perf Testing (as assigned) and enter data into perf database computer.
• Maintenance Performs Autonomous Maintenance duties on a daily weekly or monthly basis and prepares press for operation. 
• Quality and Production Reads and understands schedules, job tickets and multi-part specifications. 
• Retrieve ink and place into ink foundations. Enter ink taken and ink returned into ink room computer. 

Qualifications

Experience:

• Ability to operate press without supervision
• 3+ years prior production machine operating experience
• Must be able to identify colors and imperfections
• Must display excellent work habits willingness to be a team player
• Proven track record in waste reduction and profit improvement
• Must have strong analytical skills independent thinking and written and verbal communications skills

Communication and Contacts

Reason for communication: Warehouse roll-tender; Receive required paper type; Production planning; Ensuring required materials available; Press Plate
Retrieval Marketing; Press Proofs/ Press Checks; Production/Process Supervisor Priorities & requirements.

Decision Making
Roll of paper in good condition. Stock being produced meets quality specifications. Basic operations of the equipment in good working order.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted until the posted deadline December 2nd, 2026 or until a sufficient candidate pool has been identified.

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Vericast, we believe what’s good for people is good for business. Everything we do starts from a place of purpose to drive meaningful impact for our clients, our people and our communities.

We’ve cultivated a culture of collaboration, a heritage of innovation and a focus on workplace flexibility. Every day you will have the opportunity to bring your passion and expertise to create opportunities to grow and thrive.

Together, let’s advance performance for all.

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.