Production Assistant/Team Member - Labels

Job summary

Responsible for ink preparation, handling, and supporting plate mounting processes for label manufacturing. Assists machine operators with quality assurance and maintains an organized workspace using 5S principles.

Job details

Are you looking to get your hands on deck of a growing team and company? We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking Production Assistant / Team Member to join our team! This is a great entry position into the world of manufacturing, with lots of room for growth! We are hiring at our Mitchell Island location at 11300 Twigg Place on the morning shift: * Monday-Friday - 6:00am - 2:30pm Labels Division Compensation The starting wage for this position is $20/hour Who We Are: Established in 1982, Great Little Box Company is a family-owned and operated leading manufacturer of Labels, Corrugated Boxes & Displays, Folding Cartons, Digital Print & Packaging, Protective Packaging, and the distribution of Shipping Supplies. We take pride in our initiatives to make safety a priority. We demonstrate this with our structured in-house training, providing personal protective equipment, and our innovative and supportive culture. At Great Little Box Company, we aim to create a workplace of belonging in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths. Qualifications and Skills: * Must be able to work with a team and contribute to the team * Effective communication skills and ability to follow written instructions * Ability to perform repetitive work and moderate physical exertion * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Ability to work accurately and efficiently * Good attention to details & ability to follow policies/procedures * Eye for efficiency and thrives in a continuous improvement culture * Strong attention to the safety of self and others Core Responsibilities: * Responsible in proper ink preparation, including mixing inks to specified color standards and viscosity requirements * Responsible with ink handling procedures, including labeling, storage, maintaining inventory and minimizing waste or contamination * Support plate mounting processes, including verifying plate orientation, alignment, and accuracy before press setup. * Follow standard procedures to confirm all setup requirements (ink, plates, substrates) align with job tickets and special instructions * Continually look for ways to improve process efficiencies in the manufacturing of label products. * Assist the machine operator in checking for quality assurance. * Ensure that the labels area is kept clean and is always organized by practicing 5S principles. * Other general production duties assigned. GLBC is fully committed to two things – our employees and our customers. We offer employee-based recognition and reward programs, including profit sharing, continuous improvement incentives, and company-wide performance goals. We emphasize teamwork but value individual contributions to the team. Come join our winning team. We’re passionate, energetic, and committed to providing excellence in packaging solutions. If you are someone who values customers and a truly Great place to work – apply now! Great Little Box Company is not in a transit-friendly area. Please take this into consideration when applying. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Responsible for ink preparation, handling, and supporting plate mounting processes for label manufacturing. Assists machine operators with quality assurance and maintains an organized workspace using 5S principles.

Requirements

Requires the ability to perform repetitive physical work in a fast-paced environment while following strict safety and quality procedures. Candidates must have strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing
• Continuous Improvement Incentives
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Reward Programs

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Packaging · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• Repetitive · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Ink Preparation
• Ink Handling
• Plate Mounting
• Quality Assurance
• 5S Principles
• Communication Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Teamwork
• Physical Exertion
• Process Efficiency

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Logistics

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