Press Operator I
Req #25298
Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
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Press Operator I
Gannett Publishing Services
Des Moines, IA
WE ARE OFFERING A STARTING HOURLY SALARY OF $20-25 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE
EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION & GENEROUS VACATION
WE ALSO OFFER A $2,250 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE
The Press Operator III position is assigned to learn & perform printing related tasks that include: Newsprint reel set-up & operation; newsprint staging; roll preparation; plate processing; placing printing plates; basic ink setting; equipment maintenance; and other duties as assigned.
Objectives:
- Work as a team to achieve on-time press performance and quality standards
- Work as a team to achieve waste goals
- Work as a team to make safety in our operation a top priority
- Works as part of a press crew to coordinate press & plate operations during an assigned shift
Requirements:
- Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although mechanical/production experience of any kind may be helpful
- Candidates should have the ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible and interact with people while demonstrating patience
- You must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds and push/pull up to 2000 pounds (rolls of paper)
- A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet and is required to climb stairs on the six-level press structure
- Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- This position is full-time, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be reliable, report to scheduled shifts on-time and ready to begin work
- Color vision is required
Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Related Experience:
- Previous machine operation or maintenance experience preferred
Other details
- Job Family Printing/Press
- Job Function Gannett Publishing Services
- Pay Type Hourly