Lead Newsprint Handler — Warehouse & Press Support

USA Today Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett Publishing Services in Lakeland, FL is hiring a Newsprint Handler Lead on a full-time, first-shift schedule (Mon-Fri). The role involves unloading newsprint (up to 1,800-pound rolls), maintaining warehouse organization, and accurate stock inventories at our Lakeland facility.

Starting pay is $18.25 per hour, based on experience, with typical full-time hours on the first shift. The position supports press operations and may cross-train as Reel Tender as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent fork truck skills – clamp truck experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanically inclined to aid in troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to stand, stoop, walk and bend down, and lift up to 80 pounds and push a 2,000-pound roll of newsprint.

Responsibilities

• Unload multiple truckloads of newsprint daily.
• Maintain organization of the paper warehouse.
• Accurately inventory newsprint in stock.
• Pull newsprint from the warehouse based on production needs and move to holding area.

Skills

Fork truck operator

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Lift up to 80 lbs

Push 2,000-lb rolls

Job description

Gannett Publishing Services in Lakeland, FL is hiring a Newsprint Handler Lead on a full-time, first-shift schedule (Mon-Fri). The role involves unloading newsprint (up to 1,800-pound rolls), maintaining warehouse organization, and accurate stock inventories at our Lakeland facility.

Starting pay is $18.25 per hour, based on experience, with typical full-time hours on the first shift. The position supports press operations and may cross-train as Reel Tender as needed.