Production Assistant

Printpack Bloomington is looking for candidates to fill night shift production assistant positions for the press department.

An ideal applicant is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. Good attendance is a must.

Printpack offers a clean, safe, climate-controlled work environment and a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions/match
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Service Awards
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

The Press Assistant is responsible for helping the operator with the overall operation of the press.  Duties of this job include but are not limited to; job set up (which includes changing print cylinders, anilox rolls, ink, doctor blades, etc.) as well as helping to ensure efficient operation of the press and a quality product.    

This position will work a 10 hour night shift (9PM-7AM) on Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs nights for a total of 40 hours a week.

Pay for this position will be $18.00 with an additional $2.50 premium for all hours worked between 7 PM and 7 AM.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides assistance and support to the Operator in preparing the equipment (set-up) for the production run
• Assists the Operator in monitoring the actual production run and provides required materials during the run
• Assists in monitoring the environment to ensure health, safety, environmental, food safety/security, and housekeeping policies and practices are followed
• Cleans equipment and prepares for future runs by gathering materials and equipment
• Maintains spirit of cooperation within the team and collaborate with others to achieve safety, quality, waste, and production goals
• Demonstrate timely and effective problem-solving skills
• Input data accurately into a computer

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Stable work history
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   

• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems; mechanical aptitude necessary
• Must have the ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to be self-directed and multitask
• Basic computer skills with attention to detail when entering data
• Proficient mathematical skills

Physical Demands:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb, kneel, bend, squat
• Must be able to grasp, push, pull and have fine motor skills
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to pass Ishihara Color Vision test for color blindness
• Ability to wear PPE including but not limited to hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses or face shields

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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