Job Title: Press Operator/General Laborer

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and detail-oriented Press Operators/General Laborers to join our team at our state-of-the-art facility in Shelbyville, KY. The ideal candidates will lead all aspects of press line operations, from machine start-up to shut-down, while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead in all aspects of operation of press lines, including changeovers, machine start-up, running, and shut-down.

• Support operations in achieving World Class standards, starting with safety.

• Run all jobs according to customer specifications, manufacturing specifications, print specifications, color folders, and standard operating procedures.

• Accurately and completely fill out all required paperwork, including production reports, job verification sheets, ink usage sheets, QA reports, roll tickets, S.O.C sheets, and others as assigned.

• Work with and direct the press assistant and pit crew to minimize job change-over and downtime.

• Train and guide the press assistant to efficiently perform all required duties as outlined in the assistant training matrix.

• Understand and adhere to product safety standards.

• Comply with all 5S and WCM initiatives, including cross-training and moving to the work.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Essential Skills

• Experience with machine operating, lamination, and press machine operations.

• 1+ year of manufacturing experience.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and be on your feet for the entirety of the shift.

• Capability to enter data into a computer system and function independently.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Training will be provided on the machinery.

Why Work Here?

We offer direct hire positions with full company benefits, a great work environment, and supportive management. Our facility is clean, temperature-controlled, and provides a positive atmosphere for our employees.

Work Environment

Our facility is very clean and temperature-controlled. It houses large printing presses and requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The work schedule consists of 12-hour shifts from Monday through Thursday, with potential, but unlikely, additional work on Fridays. Shift times are 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM. Employees must be able to handle the adhesive smell throughout the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of SHELBYVILLE, Kentucky.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Direct Placement

Day 1 Benefits

Pay Increase Opportunities every 60 days based on performance reviews

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in SHELBYVILLE,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.