Paperhandler (Casual)

The New York Times; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 227,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

The New York Times is seeking a part-time casual Paperhandler to support our College Point, Queens printing facility. You will read work orders, determine material and equipment needs, and operate Paperhandler machinery in a union environment reporting to the Deputy Plant Manager.

This onsite role requires safety vigilance and teamwork to meet daily deadlines. You will undergo training and then handle nine daily newspaper rolls, maintain proper stacking, and ensure a clean storage area while

Qualifications

• Willing to work flexible hours in a union production environment.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily duties.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Paperhandler equipment safely.
• Read work orders and prepare paper rolls for printing.
• Inventory and stack paper rolls according to safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean storage area and report incidents to supervisor.

Skills

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Paperhandler equipment

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About the Role:

#LI-Onsite

The New York Times is an international brand that prints nine daily newspapers. These are printed at our Print Plant in College Point, Queens, and distributed to the New York Metropolitan area and the Eastern Seaboard. Our daily work is guided by our mission and values.

We are looking for a part-time casual Paperhandler with in-depth knowledge of all Paperhandler equipment and multiple newsprint roll types for commercial printing. You will undergo a training period, after which you will read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments, material, and equipment requirements. You will be reporting to the Deputy Plant Manager and you will report to work onsite at our Printing facility in College Point, Queens, New York.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all paper rolls for the nine daily newspapers are handled and transported safely.
• Work in a Union production environment with deadlines on a daily basis.
• Take inventory of paper rolls and prepare them for use in the printing facility.
• Ensure that all paper rolls are stacked according to safety regulations.
• Operate Paperhandler equipment safely while working with extreme care and caution.
• You must maintain a clean environment in the paper storage area.
• You must follow all safety guidelines and report any accidents or incidents to the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours in a Union production environment on a daily basis.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Can stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in a production environment.
• The ability to work with different types of paperhandler equipment.
• The ability to work in a team environment.

This role is a union role represented by the Paperhandlers and Straighteners Union.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

• variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock (dependent on your role)
• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• company-matching 401(k) plan
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid vacation
• paid sick days
• paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development programs

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The shift rate of pay for this role is:

$163.60 - $163.60 USD

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