Press Assistant – 1st Shift
Company: Graham Personnel Services
Location: Greensboro, NC
Pay Rate: $17.25 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift
Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule
Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Job Summary
Graham Personnel Services is currently seeking dependable and hardworking Press Assistants for a manufacturing facility in Greensboro, NC.
The Press Assistant will be responsible for supporting press operations, assisting with machine setup, handling materials, and ensuring production runs safely and efficiently.
This position requires physical strength, attention to detail, and the ability to follow strict safety and workplace hygiene guidelines. Candidates must be comfortable performing physically demanding tasks throughout a 12-hour shift.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with daily press machine operations.
- Load and position materials into press chambers.
- Lift and handle shafts approximately 4–5 feet long, weighing around 25 pounds, and position them overhead to insert into press chambers.
- Assist machine operators with production tasks and equipment setup.
- Monitor production processes and report any issues.
- Follow all safety procedures and operating instructions.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Meet production goals and quality standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be able to speak and understand English.
- Previous manufacturing or production experience preferred.
- Ability to perform repetitive lifting and physical tasks.
- Ability to lift approximately 25 pounds overhead.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow safety instructions and procedures.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Important Workplace Requirements
Due to manufacturing safety and hygiene standards, the following requirements must be followed:
- No jewelry allowed.
- No artificial or fake nails.
- No fake eyelashes.
- No perfume or cologne.
- Steel-toed safety shoes are required.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Repetitive lifting and material handling.
- Ability to lift approximately 25-pound shafts overhead.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks during a 12-hour shift.
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