Assistant Journeyperson

The Seattle Times; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading newspaper in the United Kingdom is seeking a Pressroom Associate to help maintain press efficiency. The role involves organizing freshly printed items, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting press operations. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience, be able to lift significant weight, and possess basic English proficiency. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling and a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Complimentary newspaper subscription

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse settings preferred but not required.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move weights up to 100 pounds.
• Capable of climbing ladders and following safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Organize and stack freshly printed items as they come off the press.
• Follow daily instructions from the Press Lead Operator.
• Prepare press area by emptying garbage cans.
• Verify configuration and organization of printed items.
• Comply with all safety requirements.

Skills

Warehouse/industrial experience

Basic proficiency in English (written and oral)

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Understanding of safety guidelines

Job description

We’re now offering retention bonuses for this position! A new employee will receive two $600 bonuses—one after 90 days and a second after 180 days of service with the company.

The Seattle Times, the Pulitzer Prize‑winning newspaper, is looking for a self‑start­ing Pressroom Associate (also referred to as a Pressroom General Worker). In this role you will help maintain the efficiency of the press by effectively organizing and stacking freshly printed items as they come off the press. As the Press Associate you will be expected to follow safety measures while helping to ensure efficiency with the press operations, assisting our Press Operators and other professionals, with streamlining our print operation from start to finish.

Schedule: Must be able to work a changing schedule with some overtime to support production deadlines and unanticipated events. Typical schedule may include shifts from 4:30 pm to 1:00 am.

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $17.32 to $22.25 per hour. The base rate for new hires currently starts at $22.25 per hour. An additional night‑shift differential of $0.50 per hour would apply for hours worked between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.

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 familiarises oneself with the work order.
• Verifies proper configuration and organisation 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.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least one year of previous warehouse/industrial experience preferred (but not required). Willing to train the 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 up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders.
• Must be able to understand and follow safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Optional life & disability, 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 0.025 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.

Please note: This position requires you to join a union and pay ongoing union dues. Each applicant will be required to undergo a pre‑employment drug screen for controlled substances (excluding cannabis) once an offer has been made.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family‑owned Pulitzer Prize‑winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company we combine cutting‑edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times you’ll find work that matters.

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