Part-Time Inserts & Packaging Technician

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Gaston Gazette) in Gastonia, NC, is seeking part-time Warehouse Worker/Mailroom Inserters to perform post-press packaging tasks. The role offers a chance to join a major media group and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities include feeding, monitoring, lifting, and packing duties, with emphasis on safety and accuracy. Applicants must be able to lift 10–50 pounds and adapt to changing schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Above-average safety awareness is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills to monitor and address equipment issues.
• Must have physical dexterity to lift/move 10–50 lb materials and stand for long periods.
• Ability to adapt to changing assignments and schedules in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Feed preprints into the insert machine hopper neatly and accurately.
• Monitor insert machines to reduce double inserts and skips for correct jackets.
• Remove bundles (10–50 lb) and stack for next production step.
• Run and monitor press lines for continuity, setup, and timely output.
• Apply product keys to products and bundles, ensuring accuracy.
• Organize, stack, and stage products for shipping and efficient loading.
• Label multiple mail distribution pieces per mailing requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of papers, skids, and debris throughout the day.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Physical dexterity

Stamina

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Gaston Gazette) in Gastonia, NC, is seeking part-time Warehouse Worker/Mailroom Inserters to perform post-press packaging tasks. The role offers a chance to join a major media group and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities include feeding, monitoring, lifting, and packing duties, with emphasis on safety and accuracy. Applicants must be able to lift 10–50 pounds and adapt to changing schedules.