Assistant Press Operator-1st Shift

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this:
You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At Tekni Plex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, Tekni Plex Healthcare and Tekni Plex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at Tekni Plex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

Tekni Plex is hiring an Assistant Press Operator-1st Shift for our Madison, WI facility. As a Production Assistant, you will assist press operators, slitting operators, and/or compounding operators with the set up and operation to produce products per the customer standards. The Production Assistant will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product.

The hourly range for this position is between $21 - $23 per hour.

• Assist in the set-up and operation of printing and slitting equipment to meet quality and productivity requirements
• Complete documentation in an accurate manner
• Maintain housekeeping standards of production equipment and the surrounding area
• Preform packing and material handling tasks as needed
• Preform work in the cleaning room
• Preform core cutting as required
• Responsible for helping the site meet their quality objectives
• Follow all company safety rules and procedures
• Work in set up area as required
• Assist with training as required
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Preform related duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process (CIP) by identifying and addressing any opportunities to reduce cost, improve the product/process and/or the overall operation and participate in CIP teams to eliminate problems, streamline operations or other areas as defined by management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of experience operating a press preferred
• Proficient math and measurement skills, knowledge of metric conversion required
• Knowledge of mechanics and general chemistry preferred
• Basic knowledge of safety principles and eagerness to maintain safety standards
• Ability to detect and solve problems that affect our finished products

Tekni Plex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

Some of your benefits are paid in full by Tekni Plex and some costs are shared between you and Tekni Plex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription…