What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at Media News Group?
Summary:
JRO - Exton, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking a Press Operator to join the team!
This is an overnight shift and no experience needed, will train!
What you will do:
- Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or stackers to be moved and set-up
- Loads and unloads materials onto or form pallets by hand
- Operates hand pallet jack, electronic truck, and/or forklift to move articles before or after printing
- Monitors stackers for proper operation; stops machine and attempts to correct malfunctions; notifies supervisor of malfunction if necessary
- Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist
- Verify Pressroom has stock, plates, and ink for upcoming jobs
- Stage supplies for upcoming jobs on schedule counts and record number of units of materials moved or handled by specific orders
- Conveys materials between department's storage areas, loading areas, and printing presses
- Assist press crew with make-ready's and wash-ups as directed by the Lead Press Operator
- Cleans machines and work area daily
- Makes simple adjustments or repairs to equipment. Assist with press maintenance as directed
- Completes job forms and other department documents as necessary
- Shares responsibility with team / department members for quality of outputs
- Maintains neat and orderly department, implementing good housekeeping practices
- Work towards becoming a Press Operator Level 2 while learning the machine operation
What you will bring:
- Ability to stand, bend, climb, reach and kneel repeatedly during a 12 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
- Work a flexible work schedule (day, evening and weekends)
- Ability to work overtime as requested
- Ability to work a 12 hour shift
- Successfully become forklift certified, electronic truck certified and pallet jack certified if hired
- High school diploma or equivalent
Who we are:
MediaNews Group offers news reporting and third party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print. We are transforming the news industry.
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R1517
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exton, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Press Operator: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25
