Printer Packer

PaperTech is a leading manufacturer of pressed paperboard packaging, providing customized dual-ovenable food trays and other high-quality products to customers in food distribution throughout North America. Our products are made of 90% or greater renewable sustainable materials. PaperTech is committed to environmental stewardship and is well-positioned to benefit from the accelerating shift away from single-use plastics. With accelerating organic growth opportunities, this is an exciting time in the company's history. We would love to have you as part of our team.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 12:00 am

3rd Shift: Monday - Friday 12:00 am - 8:00 am

Responsibilities: other duties may be assigned as needed

• Helps with printing press set-up at each changeover.
• Helps with the set-up of WIP totes, bags, and pallets.
• Removes blanks from conveyor and randomly inspects for non-conformities (defects)
• Properly align and stack the WIP blanks into WIP plastic bags (following the product layout sheet provided) Assure WIP blanks are oriented with "tick marks" in the same position/direction through the packing process.
• Removes full/completed WIP pallets of blanks and replaces them with empty WIP totes.
• Keep time and count records of finished blanks.
• Helps clean up between jobs (cleans pans (inks and coatings), plates, wipes down machine)
• Empties paper scrap tote/cart before the end of the shift.
• Keeps overall area clean and free of any risk of injury.
• Break other printer packers (when possible)
• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations with respect to GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, and the site SQF program as stated in the FS&Q Policy, HSE, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company.

Who you are:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to work in a multi-task atmosphere
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Able to work prolonged periods on your feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and stooping.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds consistently
• Able to walk up and down stairs multiple times during a shift
• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced

What you will enjoy: 

• 3 Paid breaks
• $.50 Shift differential for 2nd shift
• $1.00 Shift differential for 3rd shift
• Safe work environment
• State-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• In-depth onboarding and training
• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans are available
• PTO after completion of the introductory period (60 days)
• 401K

Paper Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

All information provided in your resume and application, including employment history, education, and references, will be verified.

A pre-employment drug screening (urine test) and background check are required.

Only candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time