Print & Packaging Manufacturing:

Press Assistant Wanted in Woodland! Are you looking to learn an in-demand industrial manufacturing trade with a stable local packaging leader? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier consumer packaging and printing manufacturing facility in Woodland, WA to hire a dependable, detail-oriented Press Assistant . Working directly alongside experienced Lead Press Operators, you will assist with machine startup, run continuous quality checks on printed packaging, manage raw materials, and execute end-of-run wash-ups and changeovers. If you bring strong communication, a collaborative team attitude, and a focus on detail and safety, let's get you on the floor! Description for

Press Assistant:

Work directly alongside the Lead Press Operator to maintain high-speed, high-quality printing and packaging runs. Perform machine startup, staging, daily cleanup, and shutdown procedures following strict operational guidelines. Conduct regular visual and dimensional quality control inspections on printed materials to prevent defects and minimize waste. Maintain safe, clean, and organized equipment bays, solvent areas, and ink stations. Keep accurate production logs, waste tracking reports, and changeover documentation. Communicate clearly and collaborate actively with operators and shift leads to resolve process hiccups quickly. Strictly adhere to plant safety procedures, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and PPE requirements. Details for

Press Assistant:

Pay Rate:

$17.13 / hour.

Schedule:

Full-Time Monday

•Friday (Steady weekday schedules with weekends OFF!).

Available Shifts:

Day Shift:

6:00 AM

•2:30

PM Swing Shift:

2:00 PM

•10:30

PM Graveyard Shift:

10:00 PM

•6:30

AM Location:

Woodland, WA facility.

Position Type:

Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire career pathway. Requirements for

Press Assistant:

Previous experience in a manufacturing, production, or printing environment preferred (eager to train motivated individuals with solid baseline mechanical aptitude). Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—including active listening and collaborative problem-solving. High attention to visual detail, accuracy, and process consistency. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40-50 lbs throughout an 8-hour shift. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain positive working relationships with operators and crew members. Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and reliable transportation.

Benefits After Permanent Hire:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO). 7 Paid Corporate Holidays. Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.

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Monday

•Friday | 8:00 AM

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