Packaging Assistant, Full Time

The Pioneer; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hearst Michigan Newspapers is seeking a Part Time Packaging Assistant for the Evening shift (Sun-Fri, 5 PM–1 AM). The role involves feeding pre-prints into an inserting machine, inject-mailing, and postal distribution, with emphasis on quality and safety in a print facility environment.

The position requires attention to detail and ability to work across multiple departments. Candidates should be self-motivated, reliable, and capable of lifting up to 20 lbs.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail required.
• Willingness to work in several departments.
• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Able to complete tasks as assigned.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude helpful.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of work areas and printing plant, including restrooms.
• Assist in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process.
• Jog and load preprints into the inserting machine.
• Catch bundles off the packaging end of the machine.
• Strap bundles with a Strapper.
• Stack strapped bundles onto skids or carts.
• Deliver finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with a skid jack.
• Tag totes and mail bags with proper tags.
• Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team flexibility

Self-motivated

Self-starter

Task completion

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lifting up to 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

Qualifications

• 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