Job ID: MP36728128
Location: Bardstown, KY
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 12/08/2025
Printing Press Helper | $18/Hour | 6:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday
What Matters Most
- Temp-to-hire opportunity with potential for career growth and job stability
- Weekly Pay
- $18/hr to start
- On-site position located in Bardstown
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance, as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Description
A leading packaging company in Bardstown, Kentucky, is hiring a 1st shift Printing Press Helper, to assist the Press Operators. This role includes assisting with monitoring quality throughout press runs, setting up materials and machines, moving products, and aiding in quality checks.
Responsibilities:
- Reading job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
- Making sure job and material is in order prior to machine set ups
- Moving and loading film in and out of press
- Assist with wash-ups and keeping supplies available
- Follow all safety and operational procedures
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- 5 years previous experience in a manufacturing role is required
- Previous experience with troubleshooting minor mechanical issues
- Computer skills with basic data entry is required
- Possess good manual skills, attention to detail, and able to read work-based instructions
- Able to stand on feet the entire shift
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Willing to be trained to become an Assistant Press Operator
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment screening
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay Rate: $18 per hour to start
- Medical, Vision, Dental available
- Full-time Schedule with some OT
- 401K and Referral Bonus Plan
- Training & Growth opportunities
Your New Organization:
In 1949, this company was one of the first companies to begin manufacturing plastic products. Since then, they have developed many innovative products, and opened their Bardstown, KY, manufacturing base in 2019. This is a company that offers affordable insurance benefits, PTO packages, caters monthly meals to their employees, as well as provides uniforms to their teams.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $18/hr, excluding benefits, bonuses or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
