Production Assistant / Production Scheduler

About the role

We are seeking a Production Assistant to support our pressroom and bindery departments — coordinating schedules, tracking jobs, and helping make sure every job moves through production and meets its due date. This is a full‑time, nonexempt hourly position eligible for overtime under FLSA and Minnesota wage laws; work is on‑site, not remote.

Schedule

Standard 8‑hour shift, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday. Additional hours may be required as production needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily time sheets for the Press and Bindery departments
• Assist with scheduling the Presses and Bindery equipment
• Track and manage all jobs in Press and Bindery to meet due dates
• Pay close attention to detail on every project
• Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own workload
• Work independently, making decisions and solving moderate‑level problems effectively and creatively
• Complete projects accurately and within deadlines while meeting company quality standards
• Apply effective time management and self‑management skills
• Handle confidential customer files and printed material
• Communicate regularly with other employees and the supervisor
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Print knowledge (preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude (preferred)
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Self‑motivated, fast learner, with initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• Positive attitude
• Ability to stand 50%, walk 25%, sit 25% of work time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must wear closed‑toe shoes

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company‑paid vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid LTD and STD
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Referral program
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee assistance program