Production Assistant- 12HR Days - 7AM-7PM

Shifts: 12HR Day 7AM-7PM. Base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted wage range are encouraged to apply.

About the role

A Production Assistant will provide internal production support on the floor for all the finishing machines and other departments. They will gain practical experience, develop mechanical skills, and contribute to real projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and team projects.
• Fill trays/boxes & stack on pallets.
• Help with documentation, product quality checks, and organization of workspaces.
• Find & prepare tray tags.
• Complete tasks in a timeframe that aligns with production expectations.
• Support team members with various operational tasks.
• Support 6S initiatives as required.
• Follow all Nahan safety and quality standards.
• Work assigned shifts, including weekends and overtime, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• On-the-job training provided.

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills (written, verbal & listening).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good math skills, ability to use and understand a ruler.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn mechanical aspects of equipment.
• Proficiency/fluency with English language, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Employee Benefits (e.g., Accident & Critical Illness)
• 401K & Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Vacation/Holiday/Sick & Safe Time

Pay

Wage Range: $14.00–$17.00/HR

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operates in both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Frequently exposed to normal to moderate working conditions in a manufacturing facility with moderate to loud noise levels, and office conditions with quiet to moderate noise levels.
• Routinely uses printing equipment, machines, and office equipment such as laptops and computers.
• Requires frequent verbal and/or written communication and active engagement with others.
• May be required to stand for long periods, use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lifts 25lbs or more at a time.
• Requires close-up vision abilities.
• Must tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.
• Occasionally exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles (including paper dust), hazardous materials or fumes (may require the use of PPE).
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces.
• Noise levels in some work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

About The Company

Nahan was founded over 60 years ago by a local family in the heart of Minnesota. It is a deeply human company from how we work with each other, how we serve our clients, to how we reach customers. We provide full-service direct marketing with award-winning results. Innovation and insight inform everything we do. Our success is rooted in putting people first, doing the right thing for our clients and associates, and delivering the highest levels of quality. In a world where personalization and customization are valued above all, we make messages feel personal while keeping the process simple. We’re here to listen to, create, and deliver results for our clients. Our winning track record is based on proof, not promises. We consistently deliver big wins, better performance, and continual growth for marketers. We’re Nahan—real people making real connections.