Assistant Press Operator - 3rd shift

ProAmpac; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Onsite gym

Job summary

ProAmpac in Lenexa, KS is seeking an Assistant Press Operator for a 3rd shift (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., Sunday–Thursday) to join a fast-paced packaging manufacturing team.

You will work with a Press Operator to prepare, run, and maintain high-speed printing equipment and contribute to a safe, productive environment. The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and hands-on skill development.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a measuring tape.
• Strong desire to learn and grow within manufacturing.
• Ability to read, write, and follow simple, clear instructions.
• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Press Operator with preparing the press and materials.
• Monitor inks and check viscosity hourly.
• Remove finished film and stage on pallets for pickup.
• Return inks to the ink room and clean machine components between jobs.
• Handle and manage hazardous waste in compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear PPE, and meet OSHA standards.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Complete rework tasks as needed.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Willingness to learn

Reading & following instructions

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork skills

Job description

Description

Assistant Press Operator

Location: Lenexa, KS

Shift: 3rd Shift

Schedule: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Sunday-Thursday

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a dependable and motivated Press Assistant to join our flexible packaging manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll work alongside a Press Operator to help prepare, run, and maintain high‑speed printing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a stable, team‑oriented, and fast‑paced production environment.

What You Will Do

• Assist the Press Operator with preparing the press and all job‑related materials
• Monitor and adjust inks as needed, including checking ink viscosity on an hourly basis
• Remove finished film from the machine and stage it on pallets for pickup
• Retrieve and return inks to the ink room and clean machine components between jobs
• Handle and manage hazardous waste in compliance with safety and environmental requirements
• Follow all safety guidelines, wear required PPE, and meet OSHA standards
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment
• Complete rework tasks as needed

What You Have to Offer

• Ability to read a measuring tape
• Strong desire to learn and grow within manufacturing
• Ability to read, write, and follow simple, clear instructions
• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

What We Have to Offer

• Group insurance (health, dental, life, disability, and travel)
• Immediately vested 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Onsite gym access
• Opportunities for employee‑involved decision‑making
• Collaborative environment where your contributions make a direct impact
• Employee perks including supplier and service discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Job Category: Operations/Production/Manufacturing Full-Time