Join an exciting team who takes pride in what they do and in seeing our quality products on the store shelf. A team who loves to laugh, joke, and celebrate success with each other and our families. We give back to our community, work hard and play hard and that it what it’s all about. Are you up for the challenge?

What you will be doing:

Shift: Mon-Fri (6am-2pm)

Wage: $17hr. (Sign on Bonus Available; Training Starting Wage)

The primary purpose of the press assistant is to accommodate the printing presses to ensure all materials required to successfully produce printed jobs are ready and available. To inspect all prepared job materials, fill in gaps for any and all items required, along with any additional needs such as; press chemistry, staging sheeted loads to each appropriate press, assist in make ready’s and wash ups to aid in a rapid start time. Cross training is a must.

Essential Functions Include:

• Prep loads for the Printing Department (all presses) using aerator.
• Check all subsequent scheduled job bags for complete information pertaining to the job, i.e., samples, proofs, color standards, etc. (anything required for the pressman to complete the job without questions).
• Move loads from printing department to cutting department staging area. Fill in on press crews when short or vacations.
• Maintain all chemicals on each press at the end of the shift. Maintain chemical. Clear out old drums, maintain SDS labels. Keep pressroom clean (floors, presses, catwalks, etc.)
• Check twice daily coating overflow container and alarm systems on all presses.
• Check twice daily press fountain solution for all presses and fill if needed. Any work-related requests made by the Lead Pressman.
• Operate a forklift as needed to remove printing supplies from storage.
• While regular working cycle of this production is usually five 8-hour days Monday – Friday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required between the assigned start and end times of work.
• Assures and maintains safe and healthful working conditions while enforcing safety rules and regulations.
• It is the essential function of the job that the individual will not be a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, others, or property. Direct threat is defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements and working conditions set forth in this position description.
• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the company policies and procedures.

What we need from you (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one (1) year of job-related experience in printing.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing.
• Previous manufacturing experience is always a plus, but not required.
• High School diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
• Broad training in a related professional field usually acquired through HS diploma or equivalent education or an equivalent combination knowledge, skills, education, or work-related experience.
• Multi-color offset, sheet-feed experience, team oriented, detail and quality oriented.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal communication.
• Ability to communicate timely with co-workers and supervisor.

What We Have to Offer:

Employees are our top priority at Sonderen Packaging where working is here not just a job but a place to call home. Below is a summary of some of our great benefits:

• Competitive wages (positions with step progressions, you earn as you learn) varying on position, shift, and experience
• Signing Bonus - $500 if eligible
• Quarterly Metric Bonus potential
• 401(k) company match up to 4%, eligible after 6 months (auto vested)
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance (supplemental life insurance option)
• Health Insurance (2 plans to choose from) for employees AND family (company pays portion of both plans)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Vacation, Sick, and 7 Holidays
• Referral Bonus – Up to $500 if eligible
• Full-time varying 8 -hour shifts (Day/Swing/Grave), open 5 days a week, with OT availability
• Career Growth, in house training, and much more!