Pressroom Associate

The Seattle Times; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Seattle Times subscription

Job summary

The Seattle Times, a Pulitzer Prize–winning newspaper, is seeking a self-starting Pressroom Associate (Pressroom General Worker). You will help maintain press efficiency by organizing and stacking freshly printed items, while following safety measures and supporting press operators across the print operation.

Typical shifts run in the evening (e.g., 4:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.) with overtime as needed to meet production deadlines. Union membership and pre-employment drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse/industrial setting preferred.
• Basic written and spoken English communication.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, frequently 50, and occasionally 100 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver equipment safely.
• Ability to understand and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Takes daily direction from Press Lead Operator for instructions.
• Prepare press area by cleaning and organizing workspaces.
• Read and understand work orders for print jobs.
• Verify proper configuration and organization of printed items for delivery.
• Stack products with precise alignment on pallets for removal.
• Comply with safety requirements at all times.
• Notify Press Lead Operator immediately of equipment or process issues.
• Assist with minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

English proficiency

Lift heavy objects

Ladder climbing

Safety compliance

Job description

We're now offering retention bonuses for this position!

New employee will receive two $600 bonuses, one after 90 days and a second after 180 days of service with the company!

The Seattle Times, the Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, is looking for a self-starting Pressroom Associate (also referred to as a Pressroom General Worker). In this role, you will help maintain the efficiency of the press by effectively organizing and stacking freshly printed items as they come off the press. As the Press Associate, you will be expected to follow safety measures while helping to ensuring efficiency with the press operations, assisting our Press Operators and other professionals with streamlining our print operation from start to finish.

Schedule

Must be able to work a changing schedule, with some overtime needed to support production deadlines and unanticipated events. Typical schedule may include shifts from 4:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Compensation

The full salary range for this position is $17.32 to $22.25 per hour. New hires currently start at $22.25 per hour. An additional night shift differential of $0.50 per hour would apply for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Takes daily direction from Press Lead Operator for daily instructions.
• Prepares press area by emptying all garbage cans before and after shift.
• Reads and familiarizes oneself with the work order.
• Verifies proper configuration and organization of printed items for delivery.
• Stacks product into precise alignment on pallet for removal to another area.
• Complies with all safety requirements.
• Notifies Press Lead Operator immediately of any problems relating to the equipment or its operation.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to the equipment when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least one year of previous warehouse/industrial experience preferred (but not required). Willing to train right individual.
• Basic proficiency in English, both written and oral.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move 100 pounds.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders.
• Must be able to understand and follow safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life,AD&D, short-term disability,and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
• Sick pay accrues at a rate of .025 hour per hour worked
• 4 paid holidays and 5personal paid days off
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Free parking
• Wellness program
• Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
• Parental leave options

Please Note

This position requires you to join a union and pay ongoing union dues each month. In addition, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screen for controlled substances (excludes cannabis)once an offer has been made.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

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