Pressroom Associate

The Seattle Times • Kent, WA

4d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Seattle Times, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, is seeking a self-starting Pressroom Associate, also known as a Pressroom General Worker. This role is crucial for maintaining press efficiency by organizing and stacking freshly printed items. The Press Associate will adhere to safety measures, assist Press Operators, and contribute to streamlining the print operation from start to finish. The position requires a changing schedule, potential overtime, and may include shifts from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. New hires start at $22.25 per hour, with a salary range of $17.32 to $22.25 per hour. An additional night shift differential of $0.50 per hour applies for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. A retention bonus of two $600 payments is offered, one after 90 days and another after 180 days of service.

Requirements

• At least one year of previous warehouse/industrial experience preferred (but not required). Willing to train right individual.
• Basic proficiency in English, both written and oral.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move 100 pounds.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders.
• Must be able to understand and follow safety guidelines.
• Must be able to join a union and pay ongoing union dues each month.
• Must undergo a pre-employment drug screen for controlled substances (excludes cannabis) once an offer has been made.

Responsibilities

• Takes daily direction from Press Lead Operator for daily instructions.
• Prepares press area by emptying all garbage cans before and after shift.
• Reads and familiarizes oneself with the work order.
• Verifies proper configuration and organization of printed items for delivery.
• Stacks product into precise alignment on pallet for removal to another area.
• Complies with all safety requirements.
• Notifies Press Lead Operator immediately of any problems relating to the equipment or its operation.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to the equipment when needed.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
• Sick pay accrues at a rate of .025 hour per hour worked
• 4 paid holidays and 5 personal paid days off
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Free parking
• Wellness program
• Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
• Parental leave options
• Retention bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed