Packaging Coordinator II

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Peoria (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Peoria, IL is looking for a Packaging Coordinator II to support post-press packaging planning, ensuring on-time production, product quality, and low waste.

You will join a packaging team coordinating inserts, scheduling, and reporting while maintaining strong customer relations and adherence to safety policies. The role demands strong communication, time management, and computer skills, including MS Office, with familiarity of ad systems like POET and Ad Point to support

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• English language fluency: Speaking, reading and writing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Good PC Skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel and Word.
• Basic understating of computer networking & electronics.
• Ability to learn industry specific software.

Aufgaben

• Work with receiving team to confirm inserts have been checked-in, processed and verified.
• Verify product scheduling and zoning.
• Communicate with advertising departments and external customers as required to resolve preprint, zoning and scheduling issues.
• Proficient operation of preprint management systems, POET, Ad Point and other ad ordering systems as required to ensure inserter controls and related reporting.
• Assist with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
• Understanding of and compliance with pre‑print security policies.
• Print orders and flags to support press operations.
• Assist packaging operations when needed

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Networking basics

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POET

Ad Point

Jobbeschreibung

USA TODAY Co., Inc. 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 sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.

To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

Packaging Coordinator II

Peoria, IL

The Packaging Coordinator II is assigned to perform post press related packaging planning tasks to support efficient production operations to achieve and maintain on‑time production, product quality standards and low waste.

Work as part of a packaging team to plan commercial customer packages that will enable on‑time production including product quality, accuracy and delivery standards and positive customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Work with receiving team to confirm inserts have been checked-in, processed and verified.
• Verify product scheduling and zoning.
• Communicate with advertising departments and external customers as required to resolve preprint, zoning and scheduling issues.
• Proficient operation of preprint management systems, POET, Ad Point and other ad ordering systems as required to ensure inserter controls and related reporting.
• Assist with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
• Understanding of and compliance with pre‑print security policies.
• Print orders and flags to support press operations.
• Assist packaging operations when needed

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.

Communication

• Provide timely and accurate information to management as required.
• Immediately report preprint, product or equipment issues to supervisors and/or packaging management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or packaging management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous packaging planning or similar/related experience.
• English language fluency: Speaking, reading and writing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills working in a fast‑paced deadline driven environment
• Good PC Skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel and Word.
• Basic understating of computer networking & electronics.
• Ability to learn industry specific software.

USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY 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 USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.