Packaging Operator

Hagadone Media Group; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (after 60 days)

Access to an on-site clinic

Flexible reimbursement plan

401(k) with 50% match up to 4%

Job summary

Hagadone Media Group in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is seeking a dependable Mailroom / Package Operator to join our production team. In this dynamic role, you will operate mechanical equipment, ensure timely assembly and packaging of newspapers, and collaborate closely with your team to meet production deadlines. We're looking for someone reliable and detail-oriented, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mailroom, packaging, or warehouse work is a plus.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and remain on feet for long periods.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Operate insertion equipment to assemble newspapers with inserts.
• Set up and run strapping and palletizing machinery.
• Label, sort, and organize products for delivery.

Skills

Operating mechanical equipment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexibility (night shifts/weekends)

Tools

Inserters

Stackers

Strappers

Pallet jacks

Job description

Mailroom / Package Operator – Join Our Production Team

Do you like staying busy, being hands-on, and seeing results at the end of the day? Hagadone Media Group is looking for a dependable, energetic Mailroom / Package Operator to help bring our newspapers and commercial print products to life. You’ll be the final step in the production process—making sure every edition and print job gets out on time, complete, and perfectly packaged.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Be part of a fast-paced, high-energy production team
• Work with mechanical equipment like inserters, stackers, strappers, and pallet jacks
• See the tangible results of your work every shift
• Collaborate with a team that values reliability, skill, and creativity
• Enjoy the satisfaction of helping local news and print products reach the community

What You’ll Do

• Operate insertion equipment to assemble newspapers with inserts and supplements
• Set up and run strapping and palletizing machinery
• Monitor equipment and troubleshoot basic issues
• Label, sort, and organize products for delivery or postal processing
• Keep your workspace clean, safe, and organized
• Work closely with team members and managers to meet deadlines

Who You Are

• Previous experience in mailroom, packaging, or warehouse work is a plus
• Comfortable operating or learning mechanical equipment
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and stay on your feet for long periods
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to a team
• Flexible to work night shifts, weekends, or holidays as production needs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (after 60 days)
• Access to an on-site clinic exclusive to employees
• Flexible reimbursement plan
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 4% (eligibility begins at 21 after 60 days)