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About the Role
At Viking Packaging, we are looking for dependable, mechanically inclined individuals eager to grow their careers in manufacturing. We provide training and opportunities to help you succeed, whether you have experience operating printing presses or high-speed production equipment, or are new to the field.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor high-speed printing and manufacturing equipment.
- Lead machine crew members to meet daily production, quality, and safety goals.
- Read and follow production specifications and work orders.
- Make machine adjustments to maintain quality, speed, pressure, and material usage.
- Perform routine machine cleaning, inspection, and preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and escalate larger repairs when needed.
- Inspect finished products to ensure customer quality standards are met.
- Maintain accurate production records and enter data into computer systems.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe following 5S and company safety standards.
- Follow all company policies, quality procedures, and safety requirements.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
- Previous experience operating high-speed manufacturing or printing equipment is preferred.
- Experience leading a machine crew or production team is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to accurately measure to 1/16 of an inch.
- Ability to read production specifications and work instructions.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software.
- Experience working with printing inks, PMS colors, or GCMI color standards is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Dependable, safety-focused, and committed to producing high-quality work.
Skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting
- Basic math skills
- Measurement
- Reading production specifications
- Reading work instructions
- Basic computer skills
- Operating printing presses
- Operating high-speed production equipment
- Operating manufacturing equipment
- Machine setup
- Machine monitoring
- Machine adjustment
- Machine cleaning
- Machine inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Data entry
Location
- New Paltz, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-3 years preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $19.00–$23.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Semiannual Profit Sharing
- Paid training
- Professional development through the Council of Industry
- Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
About the Company
- Viking Packaging has specialized in the manufacturing of corrugated packaging and providing logistical solutions to its clients for the past 53 years.
- Viking is a 3rd generation family run business that continues to experience growth and improvement.
- Viking now serves a wide range of industries by delivering a high-quality product because they know packaging is fundamental to the operation of their customers.
- Join Viking Packaging and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in the packaging industry.
- We are well positioned with building expansion, new equipment, and experienced support staff to support sales growth.
Equal Opportunity
- Viking Packaging is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.
- We are dedicated to providing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- If you require reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 845-883-6325