Sound Publishing has an immediate opening for an entry-level General Worker in the post pressroom. This position will be based in Lakewood, WA. The position is full-time including benefits. Under the direction of the Insert Machine Operator and/or Stitcher/Trimmer Operator the Post-Press General Worker will participate in the preparation of inserted packages, mailing units or stitched/trimmed products for distribution/delivery to Circulation Departments, mail houses, Post Offices, printers or client businesses.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- You’ll be part of an energetic, fast-paced production team!
- Starting pay is $17 – $18/hr
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans with a significant portion of the premiums paid by the Company
- Life/AD&D/LTD insurance – paid for by the Company
- Options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage – paid by the employee
- EAP & Wellness programs
- 401k retirement plan with Company match
- Vacation & Sick accrual
WHO WE ARE:
We are an award-winning news and media organization based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with community news outlets in Washington and Alaska. Our commitment to providing pertinent localized news content and independent, fact-based reporting make all subsidiaries of Sound Publishing an inspiring and rewarding place to work.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Work as part of the Post Press team to insert, label, or stitch/trim products for delivery to our printing customers.
The job requires:
- Must have the ability to reliably lift 45 pounds repetitively, have normal eye/hand coordination and no physical limitations.
- Must keep up with the machine speed and properly place insert product into hopper to limit misfeeds and jams.
- Must be able to operate manual and electric pallets jacks and lift jacks.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must demonstrate team attitude, work without prompting, and help co-workers. General housekeeping will be maintained by all team members.
- Must have ability to take direction, and understand basic machine feeding requirements.
WORKING CONDITIONS – (Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) Work environment consists primarily of warehouse environment with varying temperatures and concrete floors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time. The noise level is moderate but can be loud at times.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Physical Demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, squat, lift, and reach with arms and hands to run equipment.
- Must be able to speak clearly and hear in order to communicate with co-workers.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, the ability to read
- Must have the ability to follow written and verbal directions
WORK SCHEDULE
It must be recognized that due to the nature of this position, hours will vary in order to accomplish the required tasks and may require coming in early, staying late, or working weekends. It is critical that the person in this position be reliable. Day and night shifts available.
If you are interested in joining our team, email your resume to careers@soundpublishing.com and be sure to include ATTN: GWPOST in the subject line.
Sound Publishing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. Go to our website www.soundpublishing.com to find out more about us!
To apply for this job email your details to rtavarez@soundpublishing.com