Production Worker/Mailroom Inserter

Gannett; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for part-time positions in their distribution center. This role involves assisting in the preparation of daily newspapers and other products, requiring physical dexterity and safety awareness. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and able to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will support the seamless delivery of quality print products. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high degree of safety awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Requires physical dexterity to lift and move materials.

Responsibilities

• Feed preprints into insert machine hopper accurately.
• Monitor insert machine to reduce errors during production.
• Remove and stack completed bundles for packaging.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Physical dexterity

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Warehouse Worker/Mailroom Inserter
Gannett Publishing Services
The Bergen Record

Gannett Publishing Company, located at The Record, is currently looking for candidates interested in part-time (20-29 hours per week) entry-level work in our distribution center to help in the preparation of our daily newspapers and other products.

We are looking for individuals who are available to work day and/or evening shifts (late nights, early mornings, and weekends). Job duties will require regular lifting of various printed materials, occasionally lifting up to 35 lbs., and continuous reaching for printed materials during production runs. Reliable transportation required. Must be able to maintain regular availability for the shifts indicated above.

Responsibilities:

• Feed preprints into insert machine hopper neatly and accurately.
• Monitor insert machine to reduce double inserts and/or skips so that all jackets have correct inserts.
• Remove completed bundles, weighing 10 to 50 pounds and stack neatly for next step in packaging delivery.
• Perform general clean-up of papers, skids and debris that accumulate during the workday.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Employees must have a high degree of safety awareness.
• Above-average problem-solving skills necessary to monitor and repair automatic inserting and collating equipment.
• Requires physical dexterity to lift and move material. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and must be able to lift or pile newspaper products that vary in weight from 10 to 50 pounds or more at one time.
• Must be able to change work assignments on short notice and be flexible in scheduling.
• Position requires working in production areas while forklifts, pallet jacks, inserting and related equipment is in use.

Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will 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 Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett 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 individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at [e-mail].