Summary Assist with prepress or shipping department job duties for Flexible Packaging, Pressure Sensitive or Folding Carton business units. Position Overview: Maintain superior attendance record. Perform all tasks following safety guidelines at all times. Comply with all Belmark operating procedures and work instructions. Work with assigned mentor(s) to build proficiency in each area of training. May perform other duties as assigned by manager. What is YA at Belmark : Mentored on the job training Student will assist with production of Pressure Sensitive Labels, Folding Cartons or Flexible Packaging Positions may include: Makeready Technician, Ink Technician, Plate Mounter Pay: $18.00/hour Typical Hours: 20-30 hours per week during the 2026/2027 school year, flexible around student's school schedule Plate Mounter: Responsible for accurately mounting plates onto cylinders, washing plates and filling them accordingly to job number. Ink Technician: Responsible for mixing inks to match set color standards, bringing ink out to press, adjusting colors on press, and assisting press operators. Makeready Technician: Ensure proper equipment and materials are at press. Follow press operator's instructions to assist with press setup, press operation, and press cleanup. Responsible for the overall appearance of the production area. Increased production efficiency should be the result of efforts. Principle Duties & Responsibilities 1. Responsible to follow all safety procedures as required by the role, and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirements. 2. Perform all job duties of Plate Mounter which include, but are not limited to: a. Ensure all plates for a job are mounted in a timely manner, according to the schedule, to keep presses running at all times. b. Ensure plates and cylinders are not damaged. c. Wash plates from completed jobs. 3. Perform all job duties of Ink Technician which include, but are not limited to: a. Mix ink using appropriate formula and match to set color standard. Amount mixed should only be enough to run job. b. Utilizing Ink Queue System, deliver required ink, varnish to press. c. Proof inks to established DE target using hand proofer and Measure Color system. d. Update formulas to ensure their accuracy. e. Responsible for the appearance of the ink room. 4. Perform all job duties of Makeready Technician which include, but are not limited to: a. Ensure proper equipment and materials are at press, according to job instructions, prior to press setup. b. Follow press operator's instructions (i.e. stacking sheeted product, refilling solvent bottles, changing rolls, cleaning ink stations, etc.) to assist with press setup, press operation and press cleanup. c. Responsible for the overall appearance of the production area (i.e. washing ink pans and doctor blades, throwing out garbage, sweeping the floor, etc.). 5. Assist in each department as workflow directs. 6. Report any prepress issues or concerns to Production Prepress Manager 7. Package, label and stage printed products in a timely manner in order to meet customer needs. 8. May package printed product and process all orders by scheduled ship dates. Must be able to multitask and succeed in a fast paced work environment. 9. May perform job duties of Press Operator Assistant and perform basic set ups of a job. 10. May complete necessary paperwork and computer entries from the start to the end of any given job. 11. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required 1. Requires education equivalent to two (2) years of high school. Must be currently enrolled in High School, and be in Junior or Senior status to quality for program. 2. Regular attendance is critical and expected in this role. 3. Ability to effectively utilize (writing, speaking, reading) the English language. 4. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions. 5. Ability to operate a computer. 6. Requires nearly constant concentration and attention to detail. 7. Ability to formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. 8. Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and oral instructions. 9. Ability to meet deadlines. May be required to work some overtime. 10. Must be able to communicate and answer questions in a professional and friendly manner. 11. Must be able to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. 12. Ability to give, receive and analyze information. 13. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. 14. Ability to: stand and walk for 90% of work time; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10% of work time. 15. Ability to: see clearly at 20 inches or less; observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes fixed on a given point; judge distances and spatial relationships; and to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. 16. Ability to: use hands for 100% of work time (e.g. using wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.); reach above shoulders for 50% of work time; and use feet to operate machines for 30% of work time. 17. Ability to lift: up to 10 pounds or less 30% of work time; up to 25 pounds or less for 30% of work time; up to 50 pounds or less 25% of work time; and up to 100 pounds or less 15% of work time. (Example: lifting roll of material on and off press approximately 6 ft.) 18. May be required to use sense of smell. Working Conditions 1. Work near moving mechanical parts. 2. Nearly constant exposure to vibrations, noise and chemical odors. Belmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.