Machine Operator

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannett, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a motivated team leader/machine operator for their Gainesville production facility. This role will involve supervising the packaging department, ensuring productivity and safety during the process, and requires strong mechanical skills. Flexible scheduling is a key aspect as it includes day/night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
• Ability to relate well to others professionally.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the packaging and press delivery process.
• Set-up and operate insert machines and other equipment.
• Provide maintenance and repairs on all post-press equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical ability

Flexibility

Job description

Posted Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett Careers viaDayforce .Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visitwww.gannett.com

This position will offer a starting salary of $18-$20 per hour based on qualifications and work-related experience.

The Gainesville Sun, part of USA Today Network, a division of Gannett, Inc. is looking for a motivated individual to join the Packaging Department at our Gainesville production facility. The team leader/machine operator works under the direction of the Packaging Manager to perform duties during the packaging and press delivery process.

The position is tasked with shift supervision, maintaining all department standards for reliability, productivity, quality and customer service. Duties include the set-up and operation of insert machines, insert hoppers, strapping machines, bottom-wrap machines and stackers.

Job Requirements:

• Three to Five years of warehouse supervisory experience
• Mechanical ability
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to others in a professional manner
• Flexibility to work day/night and weekend shifts, including some holidays
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for verification of preprint insertion schedules and zoning and product staging.
• Coordinate packaging center and/or specific workstation resources.
• Provide advanced machine operation including but not limited to inserters, inserter controls, joggers, conveyors, grippers, stackers, folders, strappers, bottom wrap machines, loaders, printers, address labelers, adhesive advertising applicators, scales, stitch and trim binding equipment, pallet jacks and fork trucks and other post-press equipment as needed.
• Assist with directing activities during production, training inserting and machine operator employees.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of all post-press equipment, inserter control setup & operation, equipment rebuilding and replacement (such as hopper replacement), parts inventory control, and all standard preventive maintenance. and repairs of all post-press equipment, inserter control setup & operation, equipment rebuilding and replacement (such as hopper replacement), parts inventory control, and all standard preventive maintenance.
• Complete packaging reports.
• Assist with all equipment repairs, rebuilding & replacement (such as hopper replacement) and all standard preventive maintenance.
• Perform general packaging maintenance including equipment blowdown and packaging-related assignments.

Safety:

Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.
• Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production management.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].