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The Hearst Corporation

Packaging Assistant, Part Time (Nights)

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Big Rapids, MI (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 week ago
Hours: Part-Time
Expires: 10/6/2026

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A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.

$39,348 / year median in Michigan

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Packaging Assistant - Part Time Hearst Midwest Media has an opening for a Part Time Packaging Assistant on the Evening shift, Sunday- Friday. This position requires feeding pre-prints into an Inserting machine, inject-mailing, and postal distribution. Hearst Michigan Newspapers prints 4 Dailies and Weeklies owned by Hearst, plus a variety of Commercial Printing. We are seeking an individual with high standards in quality, maintenance, and crew leadership. Shifts are Sun to Fri, 5 PM to 1 AM, three nights per week.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
General cleaning of work areas, cleaning of our printing plant including restrooms. Assisting in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process Jogging and loading preprints into the machine Catching bundles off the packaging end of machine Strapping bundles with Strapper Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack Tagging totes and mail bags with proper tags Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Strong attention to detail and proof-reading skills Willingness to work in several different departments doing various duties. Self-motivated Self-starter Complete tasks that are given Computer skills Mechanical abilities. Ability to lift up to 20LBS
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
General cleaning of work areas, cleaning of our printing plant including restrooms. Assisting in machine setup including bundle tops for mailing process Jogging and loading preprints into the machine Catching bundles off the packaging end of machine Strapping bundles with Strapper Stacking strapped bundles onto skids or carts Delivering finished products to staging areas for delivery or pickup with skid jack Tagging totes and mail bags with proper tags Cleanup of skids, bundles, and papers for recycling