Press Make Ready

• Position: Press Make Ready
• Location: Waco
• Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday – Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Pay Rate: $21.74/hour

Summary Description

Reporting directly to the Department Supervisor, the Press Make Ready Technician is responsible for cleaning, preparing, and staging press components safely and efficiently to support printing operations and production flow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• •Collaborate closely with other departments and teams
• •Prepare printing press parts by cleaning, wiping, and washing components
• •Pull, sort, and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to organizational standards
• •Open bales, crates, and containers as needed
• •Troubleshoot issues and make quick decisions during setup activities
• •Make basic process adjustments and monitor product quality
• •Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• •Perform duties assigned by supervisor or manager
• •Support company quality and safety policies
• •Assist other departments as needed
• •Wear required PPE at all times

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• •Previous packing or warehousing experience is helpful
• •You have a strong work ethic and urgency to complete tasks
• •You have strong written and verbal communication skills
• •You can work independently and manage multiple priorities
• •You understand product quality requirements
• •You are reliable, proactive, and quality focused
• •You can lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• •You work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• •You can read and understand manufacturing instructions
• •You can perform repetitive duties, including stairs and standing for long periods
• •You can work quickly while maintaining strong craftsmanship

Education & Physical Requirements

• •Vision and sense of touch required
• •Ability to wear PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hair net
• •Uniforms provided
• •High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• •Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• •401(k) retirement plan with company match
• •Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• •Paid time off and holidays
• •Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• •Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.