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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

Receptionist – Customer Service – Administrative Support

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Receptionist for our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion. Our Receptionist is responsible for answering and directing calls, greeting visitors, providing administrative support, customer service order entry, and working on special projects.

Position Duties

Answer and direct all incoming calls
Ensure all visitors sign in and out in the visitor log book
Sort and distribute mail
Prepare invoices and payables/checks for mailing
Stamp all outgoing mail
Schedule meetings/conference rooms as needed
Monitor and order office supplies
Prepare customer billing folders for invoicing
Assist customer service department with order entry and administrative support as needed
Various administrative tasks for human resources, sales, and administrative staff
Filing
Point person for employee events

Desired Skills

Excellent people skills and communication skills
Professional attitude
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Good attention to detail

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, secondary schooling preferred
One year working in a customer service position and other related experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Window Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Experience with mail merge process a plus
Position spends the majority of time sitting but does require some walking and light lifting (small boxes no bigger than 20 lbs.), bending, and reaching

Production Supervisor – Night Shift – Monday – Friday 2:30pm – 11:00pm

AWT Labels & Packaging of South Elgin, IL is currently looking for a night shift Production Supervisor at our wide web printing production facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures. The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising functional area activities, providing leadership and direction to production personnel on the night shift, and to participate in management team activities as requested.

Position Duties

Ensures available staff is effectively and efficiently utilized;
Trains and coaches all employee on shift
Approves all job set ups throughout the plant, ensuring quality throughout the shift;
Ensures safety rules are followed and participates in safety functions
Responsible for directing employees to keep plant organized and clean at all times;
Ensures all planned preventative maintenance is performed according to weekly checklist and monthly PM log;
Ensures major breakdowns of equipment are addressed promptly;
Responsible for understanding and complying with food safety policies and procedures implemented in job are and job function;
Implement process management and approved work procedures;
Participate in quality improvement initiative to ensure customer satisfaction;
Be accountable for all jobs run on shift and ensure they meet or exceed estimated time and materials;

Desired Skills/Qualities

Must be able to lead by example and technical knowledge to effectively assist and train production personnel
Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills and work with deadlines and changing priorities
Possess good organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy working with numbers and information
Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
Must have working knowledge of machinery and able to make repairs and operate all production related equipment
Must be able to provide accurate and timely output of information skills

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum three years supervisory experience in manufacturing environment
Minimum of five years print/manufacturing experience.
Experience with slitting and laminating required
Position requires considerable amount of walking and being on your feet for long periods of time with occasional lifting or carrying of 50 pounds.

Rewind Operator – 2nd Shift Monday thru Thursday 2:30PM to 1:00AM

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Rewind Operator at our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion.

Job Duties

Safe and efficient operation of rewind equipment
Check to ensure that parts meet requirements of specs and order
Be sure all product requirements are understood before starting each job and able to rewind job with information provided
Gather materials as needed for jobs to be completed in order of ship date
Ensure counter is set correctly, determine correct repeat and that correct tensions are set, and appropriate accessories are used
Continuously inspect product to ensure that finished product meets order and spec requirements and that any flagged product is removed
Ensure that rewind checklist, and other paperwork including core labels, is accurate
Ensure all paperwork is legible and accurate
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 that all jobs meet or exceed estimated times.

Desired Skills & Qualities

Must be able to take direction and work well with others as well as alone
Ability to work with machinery
Able to work in an environment of changing priorities.
Positive attitude and a team player
Safety conscientious

Position Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Requires substantial twisting and bending, able to stand for long periods of time, must be able to lift 30 lbs. to waist level without assistance.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Biller/Invoicing Clerk – Monday thru Friday Day Shift

AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Billing/Invoicing Clerk for our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on labeling and packaging conversion. Our Billing/Invoicing Clerk is responsible preparing and entering customer invoices.

Job Duties

Assemble job tickets for invoicing
Ensure invoices are prepared and distributed
Assemble and file completed invoicing packets
Report of sales information to accounting
Process invoices into accounts receivable
Process credit memos
Review skipped payment schedule to ensure payment
Update and post daily sales from offsite locations
Responsible for offsite inventory reconciliation and billing
Answers phones as scheduled
Completes special projects within customer timelines
Back up Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and assist accounting team as needed
Analyze monthly work-in-process to trace unbilled jobs
Resolve billing issues and pay discrepancies
Assist with filing completed job tickets and archives monthly
Assist with requests by customers for proof of delivery and other documentation to facilitate payment

Desired Skills and Qualities

Demonstrated attention to detail, problem solving skills, accuracy with numbers and information
Strong Microsoft Office suite skills especially working with Excel and spreadsheets
Ability to work with deadlines and changing priorities
Good organizational and communication skills both written and verbal
Good work ethics and confidentiality

Position Requirements

Two year accounting or related degree
Two years bookkeeping experience or equivalent a plus
Two years of experience in printing/manufacturing administrative a plus
Accounts receivable experience a plus
Position spends majority of desk working on computer must be able to sit for extended periods

Press Helper – 2nd Shift, M-Thurs 2:30pm – 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. Our 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 of time
Must be able lift 50 lbs. to waist level without assistance
Some computer usage
Forklift training a plus

Onsite training is available for motivated, detail oriented individual interested in career opportunities in our printing production facility.

Maintenance Technician – Sunday – Wednesday AM 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 a plus
Two years mechanical/electrical experience preferred
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

Flexible Press Operator

Set up, operate and clean-up flexible printing press, producing a product that meets our customers needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities:

Follow daily press schedule
Ensure that all required paperwork is complete and accurate
Well planned out set-ups and changeovers
Ensure that all components for producing product are at press to ensure job is completely ready to produce from set-up through clean-up
Ensure all components of set-up are checked for durability over a long run – i.e., cylinders locked down, plates tuned in, and proper ink per job specs.
Conscious of waste through operation (time and material); set up stock used as needed and when available to prevent excessive waste
Colors and registration per specifications within tolerance
Finished jobs are promptly moved to the next operation with good and bad product clearly marked
For clean-up, ensures that all ink is removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox; anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells; all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible, base rolls cleaned after use – no tape or debris remaining; gears cleaned as needed
Follows ISO SOP’s as trained

Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities:

Basic PM is performed as needed
Notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, or if trouble shooting is needed
Proper and courteous use of support help as needed
Participates in the quality and continuous improvement processes

Physical Job Demands: Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:

Ability to read and understand task at hand (job ticket)
Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
Able to match colors effectively
Able to operate machinery comfortably
Good organization skills
Able to work with deadlines
Able to communicate with others professionally and work in a team environment
Good sense of what a quality product is
Safety-conscious

Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent GED; vocational technical education preferred; 1-2 (minimum) years flexo press experience.

Press Operator

3rd Shift – M-F 10:30pm – 6:00am
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 of a flexographic 10-color, wide web, gearless press, as well as producing products 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

Preferred 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

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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.