Assembly Assistant - Precision Work, Growth Path in Packaging

Viking Packaging; Ohioville (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17 USD/hour

Medical

Dental

Vision

HSA

401k with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Viking Packaging in New Paltz, NY is seeking motivated individuals for Assembly Assistant roles (part-time and full-time). This entry-level position supports final assembly, quality checks, counting, stacking, and packaging to meet customer specs.

Roles offer hands-on training and clear pathways into machine-support positions, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and doing quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to measure to 1/16 inch.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished products for print quality and defects prior to shipment.
• Count, stack, and box finished products per work instructions.
• Assemble partitions, inserts, and related components.
• Dust and wire-brush boxes to ensure a clean final product.
• Verify order quantities and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
• Stage completed orders for shipping or next production step.
• Complete basic production or quality documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read a tape measure

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Viking Packaging in New Paltz, NY is seeking motivated individuals for Assembly Assistant roles (part-time and full-time). This entry-level position supports final assembly, quality checks, counting, stacking, and packaging to meet customer specs.

Roles offer hands-on training and clear pathways into machine-support positions, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and doing quality work in a fast-paced environment.