Press Helper (2nd Shift)

Imagine: A Career With Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You’re part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

JOB SUMMARY

Support the press operation by preparing and supplying raw materials, maintaining ink and fluid systems, assisting the machine crew, and ensuring smooth job changeovers and quality production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Support: Prepare and mount substrate rolls, manage raw material flow, operate core cutter, hang and remove rolls, splice material, and monitor ink levels and viscosity.
• Machine Assistance: Start/stop machine, clean stations and cylinders, assist with webbing and impression roll changes, and transport parts for maintenance.
• Administrative Tasks: Print production orders, complete material tracking forms, and ensure all documentation is accurate.
• Quality Control: Inspect materials and product for defects, properly label and flag substrates, and maintain visual checks during runs.
• Changeovers: Support full job changeovers including cleaning, setup, alignment, and startup procedures.
• Housekeeping/GMP: Return unused materials, clean spills, empty trash and waste containers, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Safety: Follow PPE guidelines, operate equipment safely, and report safety concerns. Dispose of waste and supplies safely.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass reading, math, and safety comprehension tests
• IVO and GMP certified
• Able to read tape measures and production orders
• Familiar with raw material orientation and web paths
• Capable of safe hoist operation and roll splicing
• Basic computer skills (mainframe, Lotus Notes)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job These characteristics include:

• Regular lifting from waist to overhead
• Frequent lifting of weight up to 50 lbs., occasionally over 75 lbs.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, and twisting
• Frequent bending; stooping; and reaching
• Constant squatting and crouching

The environment conditions consist of:

• Constant dust, fumes, and gases
• Frequent heat and cold temperatures
• Occasional vibrations and loud noise environment
• Rotating shifts, extended hours, and weekend work may be required.
• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and potential ink or solvent fumes.
• Work performed while standing and moving for most of the shift.

BENEFITS
TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

• Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer
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