Press Apprentice (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Press Apprentice to work at a premier manufacturing client in North Syracuse, NY. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation : $17.50 – $18.00 per hour Shift: 2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AMWhy you should apply to be Press Apprentice:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay options
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the printing industry
• Supportive and safety-focused workplace culture
• Pathway for advancement into a Press Operator role
• Work with a reputable local industry leader

What’s a typical day as Press Apprentice? You’ll be:

• Assisting press operators with setup, cleanup, job changes, and pre-staging operations
• Maintaining clean and organized pressrooms with necessary materials
• Attending to paper staging areas and supporting efficient production processes
• Following instructions and applying training and feedback from supervisors and press operators

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement solutions
• Possess basic knowledge of machines, tools, and computers (operation, maintenance, repairs)
• Understand mathematical concepts such as measurement and basic logic
• Demonstrate strong communication skills (written and verbal) with a good command of English
• Are detail-oriented, analytical, and able to distinguish colors accurately
• Have good interpersonal skills and can work effectively with diverse teams
• Can lift 50–60 lbs and push/roll 300–800 lbs using a pallet jack
• Display strong manual dexterity and excellent hand-eye coordination
• Are able to stand for extended periods and frequently reach, bend, twist, and stretch
• Can pass pre-employment screening, including drug testing

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Press Apprentice today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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