Printing Press Assistant
Company: ProAmpac
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Hiring a Printing Press Assistant Seeking Growth A Place to
Build Your Future and be Part of a Fast Paced, Safety Oriented,
Growing and Stable Industry! ProAmpac is one of the leading global
flexible packaging companies. We are ACTIVELY HIRING a Press
Assistant (entry level or experienced) at our Hartford, WI.
facility! If you want to be part of a team and help produce items
essential to everyday life, this is the position for you! Our pay
and benefits are competitive and we have a great bonus structure &
wellness program. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your
production, manufacturing, or warehouse experience and learn
valuable niche skills that are in high demand, plus earn great pay
and outstanding benefits! Who we are looking for: A reliable,
detail focused & dedicated individual with a background in
manufacturing looking to advance their career in printing. Previous
experience in printing or flexographic printing is a plus Why
Choose ProAmpac Unique Niche Market and Company Leading global
flexible packaging company producing essential items in a growing
industry! Core Values: Integrity | Intensity| Innovation
|Involvement| Impact The safety and health of our team is our top
priority Collaborative and encouraging work environment Involved
team-oriented training that sets you up for success Recognition &
bonuses for being a valued and reliable team member Employee
appreciation events throughout the year to celebrate our team
Advancement Opportunities: A place to build your future and be part
of a fast paced, growing, and stable industry Wage progression
programs for printing that put you on the path to operating
Outstanding Benefits (Full-time employees): Production bonuses
Competitive wages, shift premiums, promotions from within 11 paid
holidays 80 Hours of Paid Time Off Plus 2 Paid Personal Days - in
your first full calendar year Full Benefits including Medical|
Dental | Vision |Disability Insurance Employer paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement 401k Match (45% Match up to 8% of wages)
Clean and climate-controlled environment $2,000 Hiring Bonus on
select roles Hours: B-shift | Monday - Thursday | 6pm – 6am Wage:
Starting wages for Press Assistants range from $19 - $21/hour based
on previous printing & manufacturing experience. $2 Shift Premium
for working on B-shift only Essential Duties: Back up the operator
of the printing Coordination of duties with Operator to minimize
waste and downtime. General Cleaning on wash up and set-up (i.e.
sink work). Preparing for upcoming jobs. Retrieving ink from Ink
Room. Manual lifting of 5-gallon ink pails that weigh up to 45
pounds. Staging of ink and plates. Pouring inks into the Press’
reservoirs and completing quality checks on ink. Manual lifting of
5-gallon ink pails is required. Perform cleaning duties of the
press, which includes changing of doctor blades, seals, CI drum,
chambers, etc. This may include climbing a ladder to gain access to
the area that needs to be cleaned. Staging the unwind side of the
press with film that will be used. Material handling equipment is
required to be used. Load the unwind side of the press by use of
material handling equipment. Rolls of film can vary in size and
weight. Manual handing of the air shaft is required. Weight of the
air shaft is 50 pounds. Assist the rewind side of the press with
unloading duties. Manual removal of the air shaft is required.
Prepare hazardous waste material for shipments. Work with hazardous
material containers including properly sealing and labeling of
containers. Shop floor data scanning. Retrieving and cutting cores
as needed. Core’s weight will vary depending OD’ and length.
Qualification, Education and Experience: High School Diploma or
equivalent. Prior operation of same or similar equipment preferred.
Climbing Stairs, Bending, Twisting, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling and
Squatting. Walking or standing on concrete floors for most of
shift. Lifting is minimal, occasionally up to 50 lbs. Exposure to
inks coatings, and solvents. Good and reliable attendance. Shift
format (12 hours, days, nights with OT as needed). Does this sound
like you? We want to hear from you! Apply at careers.proampac.com
(search: Hartford, WI). Internal candidates can apply through
proampac.ukg.net > My Company > View Opportunities Equal
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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