Packaging Assistant, Full Time

Hearst Magazines; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Midwest Media in Michigan is seeking a Part Time Packaging Assistant for the Evening shift, Sunday through Friday, 5 PM to 1 AM. You will feed pre-prints into an inserting machine, assist with mailing process, and contribute to efficient postal distribution.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work across departments, and reliability in a fast-paced printing environment. Candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 20 pounds and performing general plant cleanup.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Willingness to work in several different departments doing various duties.
• Self-motivated and self-starter.
• Complete tasks that are given.
• Computer skills are required.
• Mechanical abilities are beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of work areas, cleaning of the printing plant including restrooms.
• Assisting in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process.
• Jogging and loading preprints into the machine.
• Catching bundles off the packaging end of the machine.
• Strapping bundles with Strapper.
• Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts.
• Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack.
• Tagging totes and mail bags with proper tags.
• Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proofreading

Self-motivated

Self-starter

Complete tasks

Computer skills

Mechanical abilities

Lifts 20 lbs

Job description

Packaging Assistant - Part Time

Hearst Midwest Media has an opening for a Part Time Packaging Assistant on the Evening shift, Sunday- Friday. This position requires feeding pre-prints into an Inserting machine, inject-mailing, and postal distribution. Hearst Michigan Newspapers prints 4 Dailies and Weeklies owned by Hearst, plus a variety of Commercial Printing. We are seeking an individual with high standards in quality, maintenance, and crew leadership. Shifts are Sun to Fri, 5 PM to 1 AM, three nights per week.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• General cleaning of work areas, cleaning of our printing plant including restrooms.
• Assisting in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process
• Jogging and loading preprints into the machine
• Catching bundles off the packaging end of machine
• Strapping bundles with Strapper
• Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts
• Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack
• Tagging totes and mail bags with proper tags
• Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• General cleaning of work areas, cleaning of our printing plant including restrooms.
• Assisting in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process
• Jogging and loading preprints into the machine
• Catching bundles off the packaging end of machine
• Strapping bundles with Strapper
• Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts
• Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack
• Tagging totes and mail bags with proper tags
• Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong attention to detail and proof-reading skills
• Willingness to work in several different departments doing various duties.
• Self-motivated
• Self-starter
• Complete tasks that are given
• Computer skills
• Mechanical abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 20LBS