MITTERA
Finishing Assistant
MITTERA, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Mittera is currently looking for
Finishing Assistants
to join our growing team! This position is entry level and able to easily advance into skilled roles. Finishing Assistants provide additional support within the Finishing Department and are responsible for feeding the correct signatures into the machine, down-piling completed books onto pallets or placing them in boxes, and down-piling mail according to postal regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reads and understands the job ticket with the Machine OperatorAssists in cutting, folding, collating, stitching, and trimming of printed productsCatches, removes and/or cartons completed printed pieces at the delivery end of binding/folding/cutting equipment or other finishing equipmentLoads stitcher/trimmer pockets and conveyor belts or feeders for foldersPerforms other functions such as skid packing or loading, making boxes or cartons, labeling finished product, plastic wrapping skids, moving stock and material and setting up and/or moving conveyorsOperates a power pallet jack and hand lift truckCleans up and keeps work area neat and orderlyDoes hand collating and other manual tasks in binding/finishingGathers empty skids around machine prior to the beginning of the binding/finishing runAll other duties as assignedRequirements
Skills and Abilities
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferredFull comprehension in reading work instructions and business memosEffective communications skills with all levels within the organizationAbility to use basic math skills to solve practical problemsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formMust have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlinesAll other duties as assignedPhysical Requirements
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bendingPushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbsRequires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.Requires near visual acuityRequires working around and operating departmental equipmentMust be able to access and navigate each department in the facilityRequires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstancesWork Environmental Factors While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:
MedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D PoliciesShort and Long-Term Disability401K with Company MatchPaid Time OffPaid Volunteer Time Off
Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Must be 18 years old or older to apply.
Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!
Finishing Assistants
to join our growing team! This position is entry level and able to easily advance into skilled roles. Finishing Assistants provide additional support within the Finishing Department and are responsible for feeding the correct signatures into the machine, down-piling completed books onto pallets or placing them in boxes, and down-piling mail according to postal regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reads and understands the job ticket with the Machine OperatorAssists in cutting, folding, collating, stitching, and trimming of printed productsCatches, removes and/or cartons completed printed pieces at the delivery end of binding/folding/cutting equipment or other finishing equipmentLoads stitcher/trimmer pockets and conveyor belts or feeders for foldersPerforms other functions such as skid packing or loading, making boxes or cartons, labeling finished product, plastic wrapping skids, moving stock and material and setting up and/or moving conveyorsOperates a power pallet jack and hand lift truckCleans up and keeps work area neat and orderlyDoes hand collating and other manual tasks in binding/finishingGathers empty skids around machine prior to the beginning of the binding/finishing runAll other duties as assignedRequirements
Skills and Abilities
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferredFull comprehension in reading work instructions and business memosEffective communications skills with all levels within the organizationAbility to use basic math skills to solve practical problemsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formMust have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlinesAll other duties as assignedPhysical Requirements
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bendingPushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbsRequires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.Requires near visual acuityRequires working around and operating departmental equipmentMust be able to access and navigate each department in the facilityRequires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstancesWork Environmental Factors While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:
MedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D PoliciesShort and Long-Term Disability401K with Company MatchPaid Time OffPaid Volunteer Time Off
Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Must be 18 years old or older to apply.
Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!