Night-Shift Print Production Lead

The Seattle Times; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation accrual

Sick pay

9 holidays

Free parking

Complimentary Seattle Times订阅

Wellness program

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

The Seattle Times is seeking a reliable Production Worker (Lead) to join our Packaging and Assembly team in Washington, DC. The Lead will coordinate with the team, collate bundles, and oversee the insertion of print products to ensure timely delivery.

Typical schedule runs evenings to overnight with flexible coverage. Prior lead experience and strong teamwork are preferred, and union membership is required for external applicants.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of warehouse/industrial experience preferred.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 35 pounds during length of shift.

Responsibilities

• Guide team’s effort with insertion, packaging, assembly, and labelling of products.
• Insert and collate additional print products and sections into individual print products either manually or via a mechanical insert machine.
• Manage and maintain the production line to ensure highquality assurance of bulk print product.
• Bundle and package product with appropriate stacking and strapping to prepare for final delivery to customers and businesses.
• Assist Production team with other Packaging and Assembly projects as needed.
• Organize completed bundles according to specific delivery routes, postal codes, and carrier drop-off points using count verification systems.
• Set up machinery according to daily page specifications, clear paper jams quickly, and perform basic cleaning to keep conveyor systems running smoothly.

Skills

Lead experience

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Seattle Times is seeking a reliable Production Worker (Lead) to join our Packaging and Assembly team in Washington, DC. The Lead will coordinate with the team, collate bundles, and oversee the insertion of print products to ensure timely delivery.

Typical schedule runs evenings to overnight with flexible coverage. Prior lead experience and strong teamwork are preferred, and union membership is required for external applicants.