Production Associate- 1st Shift

Position: Production Associate - 1st Shift

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job : 473

# of Openings: 3

The Production Associate position is responsible for supporting various production functions, including stripping paperboard cartons, performing bindery fulfillment, and ensuring maximum quality, productivity, and accuracy when working with a machine operator.

• Maintain safety standards while operating equipment
• Use a hammer, air hammer, or other scrapping device to remove excess material from pre-scored paperboard cartons
• Place stripped cartons neatly on pallets
• Keep a clean, safe work environment
• Read and follow directions as indicated
• Monitor print quality
• Count products for accuracy
• Box items for shipment
• Perform hand fulfillment duties such as folding boxes, hand inserting documents, or other materials
• Support other departments as needed

• Ability to read and write English
• Effective communication with multiple levels of the organization
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Attentive to detail
• Excellent attendance required
• Basic computer skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

Direct mail, packaging, or print experience

• Subject to heat: Work may be conducted in temperatures above 100°F for extended periods.
• Subject to noise: Work may involve noise levels that require shouting to be heard.
• Subject to hazards: Includes proximity of moving mechanical parts, forklifts, electrical current, high places, high heat, and chemical exposure.

Standing for the duration of the shift; using hands to handle tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; speaking or hearing; occasional stair climbing; lifting or moving up to 20 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This is a full‑time position with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required depending on business necessity.

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and company‑paid disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• A collaborative and innovative work environment

Graphic Village is committed to using recruiting and hiring techniques that attract a diverse pool of applicants. We use selection criteria, processes, and techniques that are fair, identify quality applicants, and have no adverse impact on minorities, women, disabled persons, or members of other protected classes. Graphic Village policy is to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran or citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or any other status protected by law.

We are an E‑Verify participating employer and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.