Launch Program Assembly & Finishing Specialist

Come join our team as a Launch Program Assembly & Finishing Specialist and be part of our innovative, fun, and growing team today!

Schedule: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Pay: Non-exempt

Program Summary

Belmark’s Launch Program is a unique program focused on partnering with customers who are launching new products into the marketplace. The program produces custom, hand-made packaging for display purposes, including tradeshow presentations, retailer meetings, photoshoots, and other pre-market needs.

The Launch Program operates as a miniature version of Belmark, incorporating all facets of the business on a small scale; from quote creation and order entry to graphic proofing, printing on dedicated equipment, hand forming and assembly, and final shipment to the customer. This end-to-end approach allows for speed, flexibility, and close collaboration with customers during critical launch phases.

The Launch Team is comprised of a small group of highly skilled individuals with strengths in customer service, graphics, print production, assembly, and finishing. Responsibilities are shared across the department, with each team member owning a specific portion of the process while contributing wherever needed to support team success and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary

The Launch Program Assembly & Finishing Specialist is responsible for hand producing high-quality, custom printed prototype packaging within Belmark’s Launch Program. This role focuses on transforming printed flat materials into finished, functional packaging styles used for customer displays, presentations, photoshoots, and other pre-market needs.

Employees in this role interpret packaging templates and dielines to accurately fold, form, assemble, and finish packaging components according to customer requirements and Launch Program standards. A strong understanding of how packaging is constructed from flat material to completed package is essential to ensure accuracy, consistency, and visual quality.

The Launch Program Assembly & Finishing Specialist demonstrates excellent hand skills, craftsmanship, and attention to detail while working efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Launch projects often involve short timelines, multiple components, and frequent task changes, requiring the ability to multitask, adapt quickly, and transition seamlessly between different packaging styles and assembly techniques.

This role works closely with the entire Launch team to support timely completion of customer orders. The Assembly & Finishing Specialist takes pride in producing display-quality prototypes that reflect customer expectations and Belmark’s commitment to quality.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

1. Represent Belmark and our culture in a fair and ethical manner.
2. Understand, promote and represent the Belmark Mission Statement, Purpose, and Principles.
3. Responsible for following all safety procedures as required by the role and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirements.
4. Hand-produce high-quality, hand-made Launch prototype packaging by folding, forming, assembling, and finishing printed materials using designated equipment and tools to meet customer and program standards.
5. Interpret flexible packaging templates and folding carton dielines to ensure accurate construction and visual quality.
6. Utilize designated equipment and tools to support assembly, finishing, and production of custom Launch packaging.
7. Collaborate with Production Specialists, Graphics team members, and Account Specialists to support project execution and meet established due dates.
8. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to shifting priorities and tight timelines.
9. Ensure completed Launch orders are packaged and shipped on time and in accordance with customer specifications.
10. Monitor quality throughout the assembly and finishing process and ensure adherence to, and strive to exceed, departmental quality and productivity standards.
11. Maintain a working understanding of all business unit printing requirements to support accurate interpretation of flexible packaging templates and folding carton dielines.
12. Actively participates in continuous learning initiatives and rapidly adapts to new or updated operating applications in alignment with best practice standards.
13. Addresses and manages customer complaints, providing clear and timely communication regarding resolution to customers as needed.
14. Demonstrates willingness and ability to learn new skills.
15. May be required to travel occasionally to support customer accounts, attend or exhibit at tradeshows, or pursue professional development opportunities.
16. May perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Great benefits for the entire family!

• Health, Dental plan with Wellness discount
• FREE On-site Health Clinic
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan with 6% match
• Paid vacation AND personal time
• Paid holidays beginning day one
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE On-site Fitness Center

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to effectively utilize (writing, speaking, reading) the English language.
2. Proficient in operating computers and a variety of standard office equipment, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
3. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
4. Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and oral instructions.
5. Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
6. High attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure.
8. Ability to prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.
9. Ability to give, receive, and analyze information effectively.
10. Regular attendance is required, may be required to work occasional overtime as needed.
11. Ability to see clearly at close range (20 inches or less) and accurately distinguish colors.
12. Ability to relate well with management, peers, and customers.
13. Requires education as is generally acquired with a high school diploma/ GED.
14. Ability to adapt well to change and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
15. Assertive, self-directed, and capable of setting and achieving personal goals.
16. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
17. Ability to:
    1. Stand and walk for 90% of work time
    2. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10% of work time
18. Ability to:
    1. Use hands for 100% of work time
    2. Reach above shoulders for 50% of work time
    3. Use feet to operate machines for 30% of work time
19. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds or less 20% of work time. May lift up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions:

1. Normal office environment.
2. Normal manufacturing environment.
3. May be some exposure to vibrations, noise and chemical odors.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principle duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “may”.

Non-sales job postings are limited to residents in the states of Wisconsin and Arizona only.

Belmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.