Printing Press Apprentice

Winpak Films is seeking a Printing Press Apprentice to join our Production team in Senoia, Georgia.

About the role

In this role, you will support printing operations by preparing materials, assisting with press setup and changeovers, completing required quality checks, and helping maintain equipment and work areas. You will work closely with Printing Operators and the Printing Manager to safely produce high-quality printed products while minimizing scrap and supporting production efficiency. This position provides hands-on experience and an opportunity to develop skills for continued growth within Printing and Production.

Responsibilities

• Assist Printing Operators with press setup, changeovers, and the preparation of materials needed for production.
• Read and follow order paperwork, customer specifications, and special instructions to ensure production requirements are met.
• Complete required quality checks and assist with monitoring the printing process to maintain product quality.
• Prepare, stage, load, unload, label, and move materials, pallets, cores, boxes, sleeves, and other supplies needed for printing operations.
• Assist with mounting, graphics, inkroom activities, ink dispensing, and the cleaning and auditing of Anilox rollers and sleeves.
• Monitor ink viscosity and assist with ink preparation to support proper color and print quality.
• Monitor raw materials and supplies to ensure adequate materials are available for current and upcoming production needs.
• Track, weigh, and accurately report scrap while supporting efforts to minimize waste and maximize production rates.
• Maintain clean and organized printing, inkroom, mounting, and general work areas.
• Follow established safety procedures and immediately report safety hazards, equipment problems, or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of printing experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to read and accurately use a tape measure.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn systems used to support production activities.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written work instructions, customer specifications, and production paperwork.
• Ability to accurately complete required documentation and monitor gauges, equipment, materials, and production processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Printing Operators, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stair climbing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a printing, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Experience assisting with printing presses, production equipment, or machine changeovers.
• Experience handling inks, printing materials, sleeves, rollers, or other printing-related components.
• Experience completing production quality checks and documentation.

Schedule

This position is for a rotating 12-hour day shift, working from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. The position is 100% onsite at our Senoia, Georgia facility.

Physical Requirements

• Approximately 80% standing and/or walking and 20% sitting.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent lifting and/or moving of objects up to 75 pounds, and occasional maneuvering of objects over 100 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and stair climbing; occasional reaching and squatting.
• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, hot surfaces, and chemicals in the manufacturing environment.

Pay

Compensation range: $20 - $22 per hour. The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise.

Benefits

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial, and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short-term counseling, wellbeing coaching, financial, and legal consultation services.