We are now hiring a Press Assistant to join our growing team!

We are LithtexNW, a world-class commercial printing operation and part of Northwest Center, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for people with disabilities, advancing equal opportunities in education and employment. If you want to join a wonderful team and an organization working to create a more inclusive community and world, this could be the job for you.

Our production crew is expanding, and we currently have an opening for an entry level, full-time Press Assistant. We are willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and are interested in gaining skills in a new career. This is a fast-paced role that requires a strong ability to work with others and attention to detail. The position supports Press Operators in various aspects of the production process.

The Press Assistant will provide timely, dependable assistance to the press operator. You will help by setting up the press, maintaining supplies, cleaning the press and surrounding area, and staying focused, alert, and responsive to the press operator and press itself. We are an enthusiastic and compassionate team that is proud to provide incredible customer service while supporting a wonderful mission.

Make the LEAP and apply TODAY!

Location: Bellingham (Kentucky St.)

Schedule: Monday – Thursday OR Tuesday - Friday, 5 pm to 3 am (depending on workload)

Starting Wage: $15.74 per hour; Full Wage Range: $15.74-$17 per hour

Requirements:

• An interest in learning new skills - On the job training provided
• Understanding and experience of offset printing and experience feeding a sheet press preferred
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, manufacturing environment
• Able to understand and follow instructions
• Interpersonal skills; work effectively with others
• Attention to detail; high level of quality control/accuracy
• Able to multi-task if necessary
• Able to perform simple arithmetic
• Remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
• Able to complete assigned tasks and quality requirements in the allotted time frame

Benefits:

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• Paid Time Off at 3.08 hours accrued per 80 hours worked
• 7 Paid Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday; 2 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) including six free therapy sessions per year
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25/month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50/month

Check out the complete list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: http://www.nwcbenefits.com/

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at jobs@nwcenter.org.

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion towards a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.

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