Manufacturing Associate - Full-time

Bic Graphic

Various Shifts: Customer Relations, Production & Warehouse. BIC Graphic, 5151 Moundview Drive, Red Wing, MN 55066. 651/385-2420BGUSACareers.com

Find your best fit with BIC Graphic! Whether you want to assist in the customer relations experience or you prefer to create outstanding products behind the scenes, we have the right opportunity for you! I’m Cat Soukup, Talent Acquisition Partner at BIC Graphic and we have a variety of shifts and positions open on our Customer Relations, Operations & Warehouse Teams! Stop in to apply or visit us at BGUSACareers.com to learn more. Don’t wait; join the BIC Graphic team today!

Job Summary

As one of the largest suppliers in the promotional products industry, Bic Graphic offers the most comprehensive product assortments with the widest variety of decoration methods. In addition to our well-known brands, such as BIC®, KOOZIE®, Atchison®, Triumph® and JAFFA®, we also partner with prestigious retail brands such as myCharge®, Cool Gear®, HoMedics®, Cocoon®, Leatherman® and several golf brands.

We take pride in being a leader in product safety, quality assurance, social responsibility, supply chain security and environmental stewardship, and we know at the core of all of this is our people.

We are proud of our people and it shows. The average tenure of a Bic Graphic Manufacturing Associate is over 12 years! In a world where people change jobs more frequently than ever before, we are extremely proud of this accomplishment.

Our employees bring creativity to life! With a focus on an outstanding product and exceeding our customers expectations, Bic Graphic Manufacturing Associates are on the front line every day bringing creative visions to life. Imagine being part of a team where you actively participate in producing a product that was merely an idea on a sketch pad.

Headquartered in Tampa Bay, Bic Graphic operates 4 manufacturing facilities across the United States, with locations in Florida and two facilities in Minnesota. The Company also operates a highly strategic product sourcing operation in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Want to be a part of making creativity happen? Are you a hands on individual who likes multi-tasking and has attention to detail? Do you enjoy seeing results every day?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading!

In Red Wing, Our General Operators

Set up, adjust, and operate printing machines and prepare items processed for the next routing step. Ensures that only products meeting the highest company standards are passed onto the next step or packaged to ship to our customers. Must be able to read and understand work instructions, perform basic math functions, and make adjustments and/or minor repairs to equipment.

Primary Job Responsibilities: Efficiently operates semi-automated printing machines, inspects product to ensure quality then pack finished goods to ensure order accuracy and meet customer expectations.

• Safety is always #1 priority
• Examines product for ink smears, position of design, print clarity, color accuracy or other defects and adjusts equipment accordingly
• Measures, centers, aligns and positions screens for proper operation
• Ensures that the proper supplies are being used for printing
• Ensures orders are printed according to specifications (quality, accuracy and layout)
• May package product for shipping, ensuring only the best products are shipped to our customers
• Changes tooling to accommodate the product to be printed
• Monitors pre and post production process for quality standards
• Monitors automatic feeding systems for best efficiencies
• Performs preventive maintenance duties for equipment used
• Maintains effective working relationships with other Associates
• Maintains a clean and neat work area
• Actively participates in and supports teamwork and continuous process improvement
• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to quality

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to read/write and understand English
• Must have a commitment to safety
• Be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Be able to work OT as required, ensuring we meet our customer commitment is crucial for success
• Bring a smile to work, we love what we do and it's important you do too

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Commercial printing experience
• Experience with machinery and manufacturing
• Understanding of upstream and downstream process management

All new hires are subject to pre-employment background and drug screening