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Assistant Press Operator

Lakeside Book Company
Owensville, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025
Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Machine Operator (Assistant Press Operator)

Lakeside Book Company is looking for skilled machine operators to assist us in running the latest technology in high speed offset printing presses. As the largest bookmaker in the United States, you will help craft books that end up in the hands of readers across the country and learn a skilled trade that will be in high demand for as long as people continue to seek knowledge.

Starting Rate: $21.41 an hour for day shift

  • 100% Paid Uniforms
  • $100 Safety Shoe Reimbursement
  • $100 Quarterly Attendance Bonus
  • Quarterly Production Goal Bonus
  • Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Quality Awards
  • 2 Weeks of Vacation Annually
  • 10 Paid Holidays Annually

Work Hours: 4-crew schedule working on 50% of the days in a year: three 12-hour days in week 1 and four 12-hour days in week 2. Every other weekend is a three-day weekend. (3p-3a). 8 hours every pay at 1.5x pay!

Location: We are located at 1005 Commercial Drive, Owensville, MO 65066.

As a Machine Operator (Assistant Press Operator), you will:

  • Make-ready, run and maintain an offset printing press
  • Insert blankets and plates
  • Assist the Press Operator by making register and color adjustments
  • Work in a team environment and cross-train with others
  • Receive training to help advance your career

Previous press experience is preferred. We will provide you with the additional training you need to be successful.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to lift and carry 20 to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand for the entire duration of your shift

What we offer you:

  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

  • This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

Salary : $21

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