Mailroom Lead Person

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Job summary

A diversified media company is seeking a Packaging Team Lead in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate will manage production schedules, ensure quality and safety standards are met, and provide hands-on supervision of packaging operations. Responsibilities include training staff, performing operational duties, and maintaining a safe work environment. A managerial background and strong people skills are required. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $22 per hour and a sign-on bonus of $500.

Qualifications

• Computer experience is essential.
• Strong people skills for managing a packaging crew.
• A background in management is preferred.
• A solid work history demonstrating reliability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production during assigned shifts, including training new hires.
• Ensure product quality and operational safety compliance.
• Perform hands-on duties of a Packaging Operator as needed.

Skills

Computer experience

People skills

Managerial background

Solid work history

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. Packaging Team Lead

Location

Des Moines, IA

Compensation

Starting salary of $22 per hour based on experience and a sign‑on bonus of $500.

Expectations

Work as part of a packaging crew to coordinate overall post‑press operations during a designated shift. Achieve and maintain on‑time production performance, product quality, and accuracy standards while ensuring operational safety, including OSHA & EPA compliance, and fostering positive employee and customer relations.

Packaging Tasks

• Provide hands‑on supervision of the following Packaging functions: production and shift scheduling.
• Supervise production during assigned shifts, including training, new‑hire onboarding, and addressing employee issues or concerns.
• Ensure inserting accuracy and integrity and that daily production is completed in a high‑quality, timely manner.
• Confirm accurate product staging.
• Perform hands‑on duties of a Packaging Operator as needed due to staff shortages, machine problems, or various unexpected workflow issues.
• Operate preprint management systems, inserter drive controls, and related reporting.
• Perform and verify inventory of strap, bottom‑wrap, and consumable parts and supplies.
• Assist the Manager/Assistant Manager with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
• Perform Packaging Operator training.

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. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department, including accident investigations and follow‑up.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs.
• Report work‑related injuries to the insurance carrier.
• Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report any operational concerns, potential safety hazards, accidents, injuries, and near‑misses to packaging management.

Communications

• Provide timely and accurate information to management as required.
• Communicate equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to all packaging supervisors and/or packaging management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Computer experience.
• People skills.
• Managerial background.
• Solid work history.

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We 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 individual’s 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.