Press Helper

PROAMPAC; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is hiring a Press Helper on the Night Shift (7pm–7am, rotating 4 on/4 off) at our Rosemount, MN facility. The role supports press operations, gears, ink management, and plate handling, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, with 2–3 years in a related industry, OSHA training, and strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires alertness and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School GED or Diploma is required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Two or three years of related industry experience.
• Must complete safety orientation and OSHA standards training.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing at all levels.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Change gears.
• Assist in cylinder and anilox changes.
• Clean ink stations and prepare stations for the next order.
• Prepare mill rolls for press.
• Remove, prepare and store finished rolls.
• Monitor and control inks pH and viscosity.
• Wash and remove plates from previous jobs; apply green-back and store.
• Prepare plates and gears on the correct cylinders for the next order.
• Ensure ink and paper are ready for the next order.
• Have pump washes and deck cleaning supplies ready for the next change.
• Assist all press operators as needed.
• Be prepared to fill in as an operator when needed.
• Work in other areas as instructed by the Supervisor, Manager, or Lead.
• Perform outside duties as instructed by the Supervisor, Manager, or Lead.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Safety orientation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Computers

Job description

Now hiring! Come work at a place to build your future and be an integral part of a fast-paced, safety-oriented, and growing industry! We are an ESSENTIAL employer that is ACTIVELY HIRING at our Rosemount, MN facility!

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority. ProAmpac has taken great steps to provide all personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies to create a safe and healthy work environment for you.

ProAmpac is looking for you to join our team! We are looking for a Press Helper on our Night Shift. The shift is from 7pm - 7am and it is a rotating shift, 4 on 4 off.

Job Duties:

• Change gears.
• Assist in cylinder and anilox changes.
• Assist in cleaning ink stations and preparing stations for the next order.
• Prepare mill rolls for press.
• Remove, prepare and store finished rolls.
• Monitor and control inks pH and Viscosity.
• Wash and remove plates from the previous jobs; apply green-back and store.
• Prepare plates and gears on the correct cylinders for the next order.
• Have the correct ink available for the next order.
• Have the correct paper ready to go on the press (on turret, if applicable) for the next order.
• Have pump washes and deck cleaning supplies ready for the next change.
• Assist all press operators as needed.
• Be prepared to fill in as an operator when needed.
• Work in other areas as instructed by the Supervisor, Manager, or Lead.
• Perform outside duties as instructed by the Supervisor, Manager, or Lead.
• Work as a team member, and participate in all activities in the press department.
• Follow all Plant and Safety Rules.
• Assist in Training.

Job Requirements:

• High School GED or Diploma
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college preferred
• Two or three years of work experience in a related industry
• Must complete Safety Orientation, Departmental Safety Training and OSHA Standards Training
• Work experience with computers and other business equipment
• This position requires the annual completion of Hazardous Waste Management training – provided by ProAmpac
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to all levels of organization
• Good organizational skills