Reel Tender

MediaNews Group • Exton, PA

1d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Journal Register Offset is looking for a Reel Tender to join our production team! Reel Tenders serve an important role in newspaper production. They focus on loading large paper rolls into newspaper printing presses and discarding spent rolls. No prior work experience is required, we will train you. This position is scheduled Friday night through Tuesday night 5pm to 1am (+/-).

Requirements

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be able to read, speak and write fluently in English in order to communicate with the production team, read instructions and generate reports
• Mechanical aptitude is required in order to functionally work with printing press equipment
• Troubleshooting skills are required to diagnose problems and implement solutions
• Teamwork skills are required in order to work productively with production staff with the shared goal of completing newspaper printing with high quality standards by daily deadlines
• A full pre-employment drug screen will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

Responsibilities

• Review all layouts for shift productions to ensure knowledge of product name, printing order, and circulation order
• Check each layout for sizes and weights of paper needed
• Keep reel room neat and empty trash every shift
• Cut down all spent cores before the end of each shift
• Inform lead person of any defective rolls
• Ensure that reel reports are filled out correctly and completely for each product
• Keep roll lay-down pad full and make sure paper is removed from warehouse in proper order, oldest to newest
• Help on press as needed and assigned by lead person
• Check product folios at roll-up

Benefits

• The hourly wage is $15.00 + one time sign on bonus.
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc.
• In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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