Press Assistant - Little Chute - 3rd Shift

Company: Heartland Label Printers LLC
Location: Little Chute
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Heartland Label Printers is a printing company specializing in pressure sensitive labels. We have had continuous growth since 1990, by serving the transportation, grocery and pharmaceutical industries along with many other markets. We have almost 200 people on our team between our Little Chute, WI, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Windham, ME locations. Check out what we have to offer! HOURS Friday – Sunday, 3:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. POSITION SUMMARY The Press Assistant is responsible for assisting the Press Operators and Die Cutter Operators in setting up and operating a printing machine to produced print on label rolls as well as being able to operate a press or die cutter with basic blank or simple color products safely and effectively. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Understand and support the company’s Core Values Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, and anilox BCM. Select and install printing plates, rollers, feed guides, gauges, screens, stencils, dies, and cylinders in machines according specifications, using hand tools. Operate presses or die cutters, turret machines, and fanfolders in the absence of an operator Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, hand wheels, or hand tools Set and adjust speed, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment Load, position, and adjust materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms Blend, manage, mix, store, and maintain inks according to types of material being printed and work order specifications Pour ink, color compounds, and other materials into in pans, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity Test inks for pH and viscosity according to manufacturer’s specifications Clean and lubricate printing machines and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, rags, and hoses Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products Other duties, as assigned. Requirements: PREFERRED Previous flexographic printing experience Mechanical aptitude High School Diploma Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes Working knowledge of the use of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) We are confident that Heartland will offer you a difference experience, a positive experience in manufacturing! Come experience our rich values-based culture that drives teamwork and respect for individuals, service to our customers and strong business performance. HEARTLAND OFFERS TEAM MEMBERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: History of no layoffs, ever! Straight shifts (no rotating or swing) 4 days off per week Opportunities for Overtime Paid Vacation and Holidays upon hire Up to 24 hours of paid Personal time upon hire Performance Increases Culture of promoting from within Regular team building activities, including cookouts, Happy Hours, Holiday in the Plant Eligible for $1,000 Attendance bonus, prorated based on hire date. Goes up to $1,500 for the 2nd year and beyond as long as you continue to be eligible. End of Year company performance bonus Paid Training, including personal development classes Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with a company contribution to a Health Savings Account Competitive package of health insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% company match, up to 6%; life insurance at 1X your annual income On-site fitness centers Volunteer opportunities on behalf of Heartland CORE VALUES: Performance Respect Innovative Development Excellence To learn more about our company and view our other opportunities, visit www.hrtlp.com. Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans HRTLP

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