Entry Level Machine Learning Jobs in Saint Paul, MN

Are you looking to kickstart your career in manufacturing?
Arandell is seeking skilled and dedicated individuals to join our manufacturing team as Print Technicians in a part-time, on-call capacity. This entry-level position supports production operations as Bindery Technician or Press Assistant, playing an essential role in transforming production requirements into high-quality, functional, and visually appealing printed products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants flexible hours while gaining experience in print production and operations. Starting with this on-call role gives you priority consideration for future full-time openings as they become available. This is the ideal starting point for candidates looking to grow with our company.
Day shift hours are 6AM-6PM
Night shift hours are 6PM- 6AM
This entry-level opportunity offers a starting pay of $17.00 - $17.50 hourly
WHAT YOU'LL DO ON THE A-TEAM:
As a Bindery Technician, you will:
• Feed jogged forms into the proper pocket, continuously checking sample forms for correctness.
• Prepare lifts of signatures for loaders and hand-feed pockets by filling them evenly and removing damaged forms.
• Stack books properly and orderly on pallets to maintain pallet integrity.
• Verify load tags and form identifications to ensure proper forms are at the machine.
• Follow duties as assigned by the Bookbinder or Bindery Technician Level 3.
• Re-pile all good forms found on the floor to their proper pallet to reduce waste.
• Check books for proper trimming, wires, and markings.
• Ensure labels are properly glued and bundles are sorted correctly.
• Verify that inkjet printing is legible and sorted properly.
• Ensure each mail bundle has its own destination, a supplied tag for each area, that bundles match appropriate zip codes, and load flags are properly attached to pallets.
As a Press Assistant, you will:
• Set up semi-automatic and automatic equipment that assists in stocking press products on pallets.
• Remove printed materials from the press, stack bundles onto pallets, and move loads to the staging area.
• Assist in performing press duties such as webbing up the press, changing ink, hanging plates, changing and cleaning blankets, and cleaning up ink, oil, or water spills.
• Maintain good housekeeping in press area.
• Assist in mounting blankets, plates, and rolls.
• Maintain daily supply of rags and chemicals, ensuring sponge buckets remain clean.
• Perform quality checks of printed materials.
• Maintain a positive customer relations approach towards visitors, customers, and employees.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous bindery or print finishing (cutting, folding, mailing) experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass pre-hire requirements such as drug screen and physical.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Frequent standing.
• Frequent use of hands to type, finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools.
• Frequent sitting and walking, Occasional climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WHAT WE OFFER:
• Comfort & Growth: Our facility features a climate-controlled environment for your comfort, and we support your professional development with potential Full-time employment and accelerated training programs.
• Experience & Development: Gain valuable hands-on experience in manufacturing and print production, working alongside skilled team members while learning equipment operations, production workflows, and quality standards.
• Work-Life Balance: As an on-call Print Technician, you'll have full control over the shifts you choose to pick up, allowing you to tailor work around your personal schedule. Shifts may fall on days or nights, providing options that best fit your lifestyle.
Arandell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Arandell is committed to fostering a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.