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Printing Press Assistant

Hartford, Wisconsin
Proampac

Hiring a Printing Press Assistant Seeking Growth

A Place to Build Your Future and be Part of a Fast Paced, Safety Oriented, Growing and Stable Industry!

ProAmpac is one of the leading global flexible packaging companies. We are ACTIVELY HIRING a Press Assistant (entry level or experienced) at our Hartford, WI. facility! If you want to be part of a team and help produce items essential to everyday life, this is the position for you! Our pay and benefits are competitive and we have a great bonus structure & wellness program. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your production, manufacturing, or warehouse experience and learn valuable niche skills that are in high demand, plus earn great pay and outstanding benefits!

Who we are looking for:

  • A reliable, detail focused & dedicated individual with a background in manufacturing looking to advance their career in printing. Previous experience in printing or flexographic printing is a plus

Why Choose ProAmpac

Unique Niche Market and Company

  • Leading global flexible packaging company producing essential items in a growing industry!
  • Core Values: Integrity Intensity Innovation Involvement Impact
  • The safety and health of our team is our top priority

Collaborative and encouraging work environment

  • Involved team-oriented training that sets you up for success
  • Recognition & bonuses for being a valued and reliable team member
  • Employee appreciation events throughout the year to celebrate our team

Advancement Opportunities:

  • A place to build your future and be part of a fast paced, growing, and stable industry
  • Wage progression programs for printing that put you on the path to operating

Outstanding Benefits (Full-time employees):

  • Production bonuses
  • Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Plus 2 Paid Personal Days – in your first full calendar year
  • Full Benefits including Medical Dental Vision Disability Insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Match (45% Match up to 8% of wages)
  • Clean and climate-controlled environment
  • $2,000 Hiring Bonus on select roles

Hours:

  • B-shift Monday – Thursday 6pm – 6am

Wage:

  • Starting wages for Press Assistants range from $19 – $21+/hour based on previous printing & manufacturing experience.
  • $2 Shift Premium for working on B-shift

Essential Duties:

  • Back up the operator of the printing
  • Coordination of duties with Operator to minimize waste and downtime.
  • General Cleaning on wash up and set-up (i.e. sink work).
  • Preparing for upcoming jobs.
  • Retrieving ink from Ink Room. Manual lifting of 5-gallon ink pails that weigh up to 45 pounds.
  • Staging of ink and plates.
  • Pouring inks into the Press’ reservoirs and completing quality checks on ink. Manual lifting of 5-gallon ink pails is required.
  • Perform cleaning duties of the press, which includes changing of doctor blades, seals, CI drum, chambers, etc. This may include climbing a ladder to gain access to the area that needs to be cleaned.
  • Staging the unwind side of the press with film that will be used. Material handling equipment is required to be used.
  • Load the unwind side of the press by use of material handling equipment. Rolls of film can vary in size and weight. Manual handing of the air shaft is required. Weight of the air shaft is 50 pounds.
  • Assist the rewind side of the press with unloading duties. Manual removal of the air shaft is required.
  • Prepare hazardous waste material for shipments. Work with hazardous material containers including properly sealing and labeling of containers.
  • Shop floor data scanning.
  • Retrieving and cutting cores as needed. Core’s weight will vary depending OD’ and length.

Qualification, Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior operation of same or similar equipment preferred.
  • Climbing Stairs, Bending, Twisting, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling and Squatting. Walking or standing on concrete floors for most of shift. Lifting is minimal, occasionally up to 50 lbs. Exposure to inks coatings, and solvents. Good and reliable attendance. Shift format (12 hours, days, nights with OT as needed).

Does this sound like you? We want to hear from you!

  • Apply at (search: Hartford, WI).
  • Internal candidates can apply through proampac.ukg.net > My Company > View Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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