Printing Press Feeder in Vernon, California at Superior Lithographics Inc

Role Summary: The Printing Press Feeder assists the Press Operator in the safe, efficient, and high‑quality operation of sheet‑fed printing presses. This role is responsible for loading and unloading stock, maintaining continuous feed of paper or board to the press, monitoring quality, and supporting press setup, changeovers, and basic maintenance in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Load paper, board, or other substrates into the press feeder according to job specifications, including size, weight, grain direction, and coating.
• Monitor and adjust the feeder to maintain consistent stock flow and minimize jams, doubles, and misfeeds.
• Assist Press Operator with machine start‑up, shutdown, and changeovers (e.g., roller changes, blanket changes, clean ink fountains, material tag tracking, and pallet changes, etc.).
• Monitor material flow to prevent jams, misfeeds, and damage to materials or equipment.
• Communicate promptly with the Press Operator regarding any issues affecting safety, quality, or productivity.
• Visually inspect material for defects (e.g., print defects, tears, wrinkles, mis‑cuts) and verify that cut size, squareness, and sheet count meet job specifications.
• Perform basic in‑process checks (e.g., sheet size checks with measuring tools, sheet count verification, basic documentation as directed by the Operator).
• Stage rolls, skids, and pallets of material for the sheeter using pallet jacks or forklifts, consistent with OSHA standards for powered industrial trucks.
• Move completed load to designated areas (shipping, further processing, or warehouse) as directed.
• Assist other production areas or machines assigned, consistent with training and safety requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and suggest ideas to improve safety, quality, or efficiency.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area with understanding of 5S.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operator, Shift Supervisor, or Production Manager.

Safety Policies and Practices:
• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, and Hygiene procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• All employees are required to wear safety glasses and steel toe shoes while in the manufacturing area. Sound protection is required in designated areas.
• Keep work area clean and organized: remove scrap, sweep, and maintain clear walkways in accordance with housekeeping standards.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is typically required.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, printing, or converting environment preferred.
• Experience with sheeter operations, paperboard, or web‑handling equipment is a plus.
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and recording production data.
• Ability to read a tape measure, ruler, or other basic measuring devices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and handle frequent job changeovers.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during an 8‑ to 12‑hour shift.
• Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials and products up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule:
• Full-time position -24/6 Production
• Overtime and weekends based on production needs.

Salary: $23.00 to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• Paid Leave
• 401k
• HSA

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, or creed, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by Federal, State, local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Your employment with the Company is strictly 'at-will,' meaning that either you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. The at-will nature of your employment cannot be modified by any Company policies, practices, or procedures, including but not limited to performance reviews, disciplinary actions, or performance improvement plans (PIPs), all of which are administered at the Company’s sole discretion."