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Pre-Press Helper

International Paper

New Castle, PAFull-time$19.57/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$19.57/hr
Location
New Castle, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Clamp Certification, requiredPIT Certification, required

Job overview

The Pre-Press Helper supports press operators during changeovers and prepares plates, cylinders, paper, tools, and supplies for upcoming work. The role also includes cleaning and staging plates and anilox, completing quality and administrative documents, and maintaining the machine area. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., with weekends and overtime as required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Teamwork, requiredLifting, requiredTape Measure Reading, requiredJob Specification Reading, requiredMeasurement Arithmetic, requiredFigure Recording, requiredFinished Product Stacking, nice to haveFactory Order Reading, nice to haveBasic Computer Skills, nice to haveMicrosoft Word and Excel, nice to have

Qualifications

Safe and Stable Work History, requiredGood Attendance Record, requiredClamp Certification, requiredPIT Certification, requiredManufacturing Experience, nice to haveWeekend and Overtime Availability, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Description

Position Title:

Pre-Press Helper

Pay Rate :

$19.57/hr.

Category/Shift :

Hourly Full-Time

(5am – 3pm / Monday – Thursday)

Physical Location:

New Castle Preprint

792 Commerce Ave

New Castle, PA 16101

The Job You Will Perform:

  • Assisting the press operators during changeovers.

  • Reading schedules and factory orders

  • Accurately prep upcoming plates per the Schule, stage cylinders, stage paper, tools and supplies.

  • Cleaning, Prepping and Staging plates/anilox for staging and storage

  • Press helper/Backfill should need arise

  • Accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions

  • Clamp and PIT certification required, onsite training provided.

  • This person will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up and shredding scrap.

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Must have a safe and stable work history, good attendance record, positive attitude and a desire to produce quality work as part of a team.

  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment a plus.

  • Ability to lift up to 70lbs

  • Must be able to read a standard tape measure and read and understand job specification cards.

  • Must follow all safety rules and procedures; watch out for crew member’s safety at all times; always follow lock out and tag out procedures; always use personal protective equipment (steel toed shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, Kevlar gloves, etc).

  • Demonstrated ability to add and subtract all units of measurement, read and copy figures and count and record figures

  • Counting and stacking finished product

  • Reading factory orders

  • Basic computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus

  • Candidates must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required.

About Us

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.

Job Identification 2004770

Job Category Production/Facility

Job Schedule Full time

How this job compares

Set against the 300 open Production Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.57/hr
  • US median$19–20/hr218 hourly ranges

This rate, $19.57/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Production Worker hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open Production Worker jobs in Pennsylvania and 300 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Production Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (35 postings).
Education
1 of the 300 open Production Worker jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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