Warehouse Worker/Mailroom Inserter

USA Today • Knoxville, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

USA TODAY is hiring dependable and motivated individuals for part-time Warehouse Worker/Mailroom Inserter positions at the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role is based in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment operating seven days a week and offers 20–29 hours per week. Day shift pays $14.00 per hour and runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Night shift pays $15.45 per hour and runs Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM, and Saturday through Sunday, 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. Candidates available for Friday day shifts and Friday and Sunday evening shifts are especially sought. Employees feed preprints into an insert machine, monitor the machine, handle completed bundles, and clean production areas.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• High degree of safety awareness.
• Above-average problem-solving skills to monitor and repair automatic inserting and collating equipment.
• Physical dexterity to lift and move material.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift or pile newspaper products weighing 10 to 50 pounds or more at one time.
• Ability to change work assignments on short notice and be flexible in scheduling.
• Ability to work in production areas where forklifts, pallet jacks, inserting equipment, and related equipment are in use.

Responsibilities

• Feed preprints neatly and accurately into the insert machine hopper.
• Monitor the insert machine to reduce double inserts and skips and ensure jackets have the correct inserts.
• Remove completed bundles weighing 10 to 50 pounds and stack them neatly for the next step in packaging delivery.
• Clean up papers, skids, and debris accumulating during the workday.

What This Job Offers

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