Inserter I

USA Today Co • Lakeland, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Gannett Publishing Services / USA TODAY NETWORK in Lakeland, FL is seeking motivated individuals to join our Newspaper packaging facility team. This facility operates 365 days a year, and we are looking for dependable candidates to work 40 hours per week. Starting times will vary depending on the workday and shift.

Requirements

• Must pass drug screening only if hired as vehicle or forklift operator
• Must pass background check
• Must have good dexterity and be able to stand during entire shift
• High School Diploma (or GED)
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs repeatedly
• Must be able to perform accurate and efficient tasks
• Must possess basic math skills
• Must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Employees must have a high degree of safety awareness.
• Above average problem-solving skills necessary to monitor and repair automatic inserting and collating equipment.
• Must be able to change work assignments on short notice and be flexible in scheduling.
• Position requires working in production areas while forklifts, pallet jacks, inserting and related equipment are in use.

Responsibilities

• Feed preprints into insert machine hopper neatly and accurately.
• Operating and Maintaining Mailroom Packaging Equipment
• Transporting product using pallet trucks
• Feeding inserter machines
• Hand insertion of papers
• Skid bundles and stacking of products
• Keeping department neat and clean, empty trash and scrap paper
• Sweeping floors
• Other task and duties as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Four 10-hour workdays
• Health, Dental and Vision at discounted Local CBA rates
• Uniforms
• Generous 1st year paid time off to include (2 Weeks’ Vacation, 5 Sick days and 3 Personal days)
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• Machine set-up and operator pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED