Finishing Assistant at Mittera Group Inc

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

15.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reading Work Instructions, Communication Skills, Basic Math Skills, Problem Solving, Interpreting Instructions, Working Under Stress, Meeting Deadlines, Body Mechanics, Lifting, Fine Motor Skills, Manual Dexterity, Coordination, Near Visual Acuity, Power Pallet Jack Operation, Hand Lift Truck Operation

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Description Mittera is currently looking for a Finishing Assistant 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 Operator Assists in cutting, folding, collating, stitching, and trimming of printed products Catches, removes and/or cartons completed printed pieces at the delivery end of binding/folding/cutting equipment or other finishing equipment Loads stitcher/trimmer pockets and conveyor belts or feeders for folders Performs 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 conveyors Operates a power pallet jack and hand lift truck Cleans up and keeps work area neat and orderly Does hand collating and other manual tasks in binding/finishing Gathers empty skids around machine prior to the beginning of the binding/finishing run All other duties as assigned Requirements Skills and Abilities High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 1 - 3 years of previous manufacturing/office experience preferred Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization Ability to use basic math skills to solve practical problems Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines All other duties as assigned Physical Requirements Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination. Requires near visual acuity Requires working around and operating departmental equipment Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances Work 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: Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Policies Short and Long-Term Disability 401K with Company Match Paid Time Off Paid 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!

Responsibilities

The Finishing Assistant supports the Finishing Department by feeding correct signatures into machines, down-piling completed books or mail, and assisting with cutting, folding, collating, stitching, and trimming printed products. Essential duties also include loading equipment pockets, operating material handling equipment like pallet jacks, and maintaining a clean work area.