Pressroom General Worker
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 beginning to end. The schedule is changing and may include overtime to meet production deadlines and unexpected events. Typical shifts may be 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/hr applies for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This position requires joining a union and paying monthly dues, as well as passing a pre-employment drug screen (excluding cannabis) after an offer is made.
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 work a changing schedule, with some overtime needed to support production deadlines and unanticipated events.
- Requires joining a union and paying ongoing union dues each month.
- Requires undergoing 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
- Retention bonuses for new employees ($600 after 90 days, $600 after 180 days)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
