Rewarding Careers In Printing at AWT Labels & Packaging

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Packager – Monday thru Friday 1st Shift

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a 1^st shift packager at our Minneapolis production facility. Our Packagers are responsible for hand packing of product and preparation of product for shipment.

Job Duties

Review specification and order requirements
Ensure jobs are being processed per the report priorities as specified to ensure on time shipments
Prepare accurate summary of packaging activities and ensure checklists are forwarded to shipping with job ticket
Ensure product is neat and clean and appropriately protected when placed in container and that container identifications are accurate
Confirm core labels and box labels are correct and neatly applied
Organize and clean stacked product
Be actively involved and interface with department process and be aware of department workload
Follow documented ISO 9001 procedures

Desired Skills and Qualities

Must be able to take direction and work well with others as well as alone
Positive attitude and a team player
Must understand the importance of attention to detail
Safety conscientious

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED
Must be able to read, write, and understand English
Position requires substantial twisting and bending and a considerable amount of walking and standing for long periods of time
Must be able lift 30 lbs. to waist level without assistance
Some computer usage

Maintenance Technician – Sunday – Wednesday Day Shift

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Maintenance Technician for our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion. Our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for preventive maintenance of all equipment, general repairs, and special projects throughout the Company.

Job Duties

Perform and maintain all planned preventive maintenance according to weekly checklist and monthly log
Promptly address all maintenance requests
Ensure that major breakdowns of equipment are addressed promptly
Ensure that all parts to repair equipment get ordered promptly as needed with arrival dates sensitive to production schedule
Order parts doing comparing pricing and quality to get the job done in a cost-effective manner
Flexibility to come in at unscheduled times if necessary
Schedule and prioritize tasks and responsibilities without direct supervision.
Keep maintenance area neat and organized
Maintain AWT owned tools and labels parts as to which equipment it pertains to.
Keep spare/back-up parts inventoried as needed and maintained on a list.
Maintain ample supply of press related supplies, oil, grease, bearings, etc.

Desired Skills and Qualities

Excellent mechanical ability and aptitude
Ability to take direction and work without supervision
Comfortable working in a team environment of changing priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated accuracy with numbers and information
Good communication skills
Must be safety conscientious

Position Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Electrical trade schooling
Two years mechanical/electrical experience preferred
Must be able to read, write, and understand English
Able to lift 50lbs to waist level without assistance
Position requires a great deal of twisting, bending, walking, and being on feet
Forklift certification a plus

Shipping Coordinator – Monday through Friday Day Shift

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Shipping Coordinator for our Minneapolis production facility to prepare products for shipment.

Job Duties

Ensure appropriate protection given to product to prevent damage during shipping
Ensure appropriate paperwork is included with shipment
Ensure shipping information and records are accurate and legible
Ensure special shipping requirements on job order and specifications are met
Ensure product is safely loaded onto trucks or moved to storage as appropriate
Accurately pick product and reconcile to shipping paperwork to ensure accuracy
Ensure inventory items are at proper locations and reconciled after any movement (releases)
Ensure product type segregated and packaged per quality requirements
Ensures complete paperwork is forwarded to appropriate personnel
Serve as good communicator between functional areas and departments
Ensure all jobs on daily schedule are shipped as scheduled
Complete cycle counts in a timely and accurate manner
Perform quality function role at final inspection to ensure all in-process checks have been performed and documents complete prior to shipping to customer
Be actively involved and interface with day-to-day department process management and be aware of department workload, activities, and performance
Participate in quality improvement initiative to ensure customer satisfaction and all jobs meet or exceed estimate time and materials

Desired Skills/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience shipping in UPS Worldwide, Federal Express Online, Miscellaneous truck lines
Must take directions and work well with others as well as alone
Excellent attention to detail and numbers
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Good computer skills (for shipping process) – use of Microsoft Outlook Calendar and email
Flexible work hours
Positive team player
Ability to safely operate a forklift and power assisted pallet jack
Safety conscious

Physical Demands

Position requires substantial twisting, bending, walking, and standing for long periods of time
Position require heavy lifting floor to overhead levels

Press Helper

Monday – Thursday 2:30PM to 1:00AM

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Press Helper at our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion. Press Helpers are responsible for assisting press operators in press setup and run activities.

Job Duties

Mount plates and ensure all materials are available at the press for jobs and refill press supplies as needed
Move finished product to finishing area upon completion of job
Assist in efficient and complete press changeover
Catch off press as needed
Perform other various plant support activities
Be actively involved and interface with department process and be aware of department workload
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure all jobs meet or exceed estimated time and materials.

Desired Skills and Qualities

Ability to work in an environment with constantly changing sets of activities priorities
General comfort with and ability to operate machinery and equipment
Must be able to work well with others as well as alone
Must be able to work at a pace consistent with press operators
Positive attitude and a team player
Must understand the importance of attention to detail
Safety conscientious

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to read, write, and understand English
Demonstrated accuracy with numbers and information
Position requires substantial twisting, bending, considerable amount of walking and being on feet for long periods
Must be able lift 50 lbs. to waist level without assistance
Some computer usage
Forklift training a plus

Press Operator – 2^nd and 3^rd Shift

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Press Operator for our South Elgin wide web printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures. Our Press Operators are responsible for setup, operation, and cleanup flexographic 10-color, wide web, gearless press, producing product that meet customer needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Job Duties

Follow daily press schedule and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate
Ensure output meets customer specification
Good working knowledge of inks and pH viscosity levels
Maintain colors and registration per specifications
Effectively troubleshoot problems
Ensure setups and changeovers are well planned
Participate in the quality and process improvement process
Provide support in other areas of plant as needs arise

Desired Skills and Qualities

Good working knowledge of ink and be able to match colors effectively
Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
Ability to read and understand tasks assigned (job tickets)
Must be able to work in busy production environment and understand the importance of reaching deadlines
Good sense of what a quality product is
Ability to operate machinery comfortably and recognize different types of tooling
Ability to troubleshoot effectively
Positive attitude and a team player
Good organizational skills
Ability to communicate with others professionally
Must understand the importance of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Safety conscientious

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED
Vocational technical education preferred
Minimum three years flexo press operator experience.
Position requires being on feet for long periods of time
Must be able lift 50 lbs. or more
Forklift experience a plus

If you have additional questions, please contact our HR Department: HR Email; HR Phone Number: 612-706-3717

Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting a resume for consideration. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

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