Press Helper

AWT Labels & Packaging; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

HSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

AWT is seeking a dedicated press helper at our Grand Blanc, Michigan facility to support press operators in setup and run activities. You will maintain a neat work area, assist with ink and materials, and help move finished products to finishing areas as needed.

Working Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, you will join a team focused on quality and efficiency in a manufacturing environment. Prior high school education is required, and forklift training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write and understand English.
• Willingness to operate machinery in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Mount plates and ensure materials are ready for next job.
• Refill press supplies as needed and maintain orderly areas.
• Return supplies after job completion and move finished goods to finishing area.
• Assist in efficient press changeovers and respond to operator requests promptly.
• Catches off the press and maintains cleanup (trash and floors).
• Support department processes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• Location 3190 Tri Park,Grand Blanc, MI, 48439,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $17.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.

AWT has the following position open in our Grand Blanc, Michigan location:

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, Hours are - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.

Requirements

Responsible for, but not limited to assisting press operators in press set up and run activities; to maintain a neat and orderly work area.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time):

• Mount plates and ensure that all materials are brought to press for next job;
• Refills press supplies as needed;
• Returns supplies and materials to their proper place after job is completed off press;
• Moves finished products to finishing area from press areas upon completion of the job in a neat and orderly fashion;
• Assists in efficient and complete press change over;
• Responds to operators requests promptly.

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time):

• Catches off the press if needed;
• Empty full dumpsters and trash containers as needed daily;
• Sweep floor of plant as needed;
• Perform other various plant support activities as requested by production supervision.
• Be actively involved and interface with day-to-day department process management and be aware of department workload, activities and performance.
• Participate in quality improvement initiative to ensure customer satisfaction and that all jobs meet or exceed estimated time and materials.
• Assist with mentoring (training)

Physical Job Demands:

• Able to work in a constantly changing set of activities;
• Okay with getting dirty;
• Able to lift 50 lbs. to waist level without assistance;
• Requires a great deal of twisting, bending, walking and being on their feet;
• Able to push a dumpster full of trash or be able to use a forklift (trainable);
• Must be able to work at a pace consistent with press operator’s needs.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:

• General comfort with, and the ability to operate machinery and equipment;
• Must read, write and understand English;
• Able to take direction from supervisor and press operator;
• Able to work in environment of changing priorities;
• Demonstrated accuracy with numbers and information;
• Punctual;
• Safety conscious;
• Forklift training;
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Summary

AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.