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Machine Helper (Manufacturing)

American Spirit Corporation
Howard, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2027

Machine Helpers Needed!
Join our team of quality-focused printing professionals. Machine Helpers work alongside Machine Operators to support production lines, keep jobs running smoothly, and maintain our high standards for quality and efficiency. If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to grow, we’d love to have you on our team.

Candidates that have previous manufacturing experience is considered a plus!

*Pre-Employment Drug Test & Criminal Background Check Required*

Available Shifts:

1st Shift: 6:30 AM-2:30 PM, Monday - Friday

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Monday - Thursday

Must be able to work overtime/weekends as needed.

**Retention Bonus - Earn $250 at month 3 and 6 of your employment, up to $500!**

Responsibilities

  • Assisting Machine Operators in machine and work area set up at the beginning of the shift and when new jobs are being started up throughout the day.
  • Inspection of product being produced on machine and communicating issues to operator as necessary.
  • Assist Machine Operators with staging of product to be run and moving of completed product to designated staging areas.
  • Cross training within process in order to gain understanding of process as a whole, and have the ability to cover for vacations or absences as needed.
  • Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate time documentation within PACE system (starting and ending day, clocking in and out of jobs).
  • Assist Machine Operators with shut down of equipment and work area cleanup at the end of the production shift.

Qualifications

  • Ability to follow instruction and direction from the Machine Operator and Manager.
  • Ability to maintain a high level attention to detail.
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime as required by workload and department manger.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Ability to learn and ensure all quality specifications are exceeded.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
  • Ability to often lift 10 lbs.
  • Ability to work overtime as required.
  • Experience in the printing/finishing industry preferred.
  • Previous quality inspection/print inspection experience a plus.

We offer a great work environment, competitive compensation and complete benefit package. Paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance along with a 401k Plan and company match.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program

Application Question(s):

  • How many years of manufacturing or assembly experience do you have?

Ability to Commute:

  • Howard Lake, MN 55349 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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