Press Operator Lead
MediaNews Group•Exton, PA
•$24 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
A Lead Press Operator maintains and applies skills from previous levels and is responsible for overall production on the assigned shift. This includes reviewing layouts, verifying circulation numbers, ensuring paperwork is complete, managing quality control, and delegating job responsibilities to the press crew. The Lead enforces pressroom S.O.P.’s and maintains open communication with the plate room and mailroom.
Requirements
- Proven and sustained high performance in the Press Operator II role for 3-5 years, or equivalent work experience
- Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills
- Must demonstrate an effective general understanding of the entire newspaper production process
- Attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects
Responsibilities
- Operate the press and complete all production assigned to the shift
- Direct workflow and delegate job duties of other Pressman employees
- Confirm job configurations, run orders, and circulation orders
- Complete all paperwork related to nightly production
- Responsible for the quality of all printed products on the assigned shift
- Communicate any problems, changes, or equipment issues to other departments and through proper channels
- Make ready the press for the next shift
- Train for and obtain a Forklift Certification
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- life and disability insurance
- 401k
- paid time off
- select paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
