Printing Assistant Jobs in Springboro, OH (NOW HIRING)

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Assistant Printer Operator

Franklin, OH

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $20.83/hour 

Available Shift

• 2nd: 3pm - 11pm
• 3rd: 11pm - 7am

Overview

The Printer Helper supports press operations by preparing materials, mounting plates, mixing ink, cleaning components, and assisting the Press Operator and Shift Lead throughout production. This role ensures efficient press setup, consistent print quality, and smooth workflow during each job.

Responsibilities 

• Support the Shift Lead and Press Operator during makeready and daily press operations
• Stage all materials, rolls, and ink required for upcoming jobs
• Inspect, clean, and handle plates, sleeves, mandrels, and anilox rolls
• Mount plates accurately using work orders, job jackets, print cards, and Mylar
• Maintain organized plate storage and perform minor platemounter maintenance
• Mix and dispense ink to customer specifications and maintain proper pH/viscosity
• Replace ink totes/drums and complete all required SAP and dispenser documentation
• Operate the FlexoWash anilox cleaning unit and safely handle cleaning chemicals
• Review endofroll samples for print quality and report issues immediately
• Unload, wrap, band, label, and store finished rolls; cut cores as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Teamoriented with a positive, "cando" attitude
• Basic mechanical and math skills; able to pass print/math test
• Ability to work in hot environments and around inks/lubricants
• Physically capable of prolonged standing and fullrange movement (bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, reaching)
• Meets vision requirements including close, distance, peripheral, color, and depth perception
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs. and move drums up to 550 lbs. using approved equipment
• Capable of loading/unloading sleeves, including heavier twoperson lifts
• Strong troubleshooting and problemsolving abilities
• Effective communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to read and understand English
• Flexible schedule, including potential overtime, weekend work, or callins based on production needs

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With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen