Weekend Print Insertion Assistant (Part-Time)

The Seattle Times; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan option

Employee assistance program

Corporate wellness program access

Complimentary Seattle Times subscriber

Paid sick time accrual

Free parking on location

Parental leave options

Job summary

The Seattle Times is seeking a reliable Product Insert Helper to join our Operations team. This hands-on role assists with inserting advertising materials, supplements, comics, and other printed materials directly into newspapers. This part-time position offers weekend shifts and ~10 hours weekly.

New hires start at $17.76 per hour. Union membership is required; pre-employment drug screening applies. Join our team to support daily distribution and gain a steady, hands-on role in a Pulitzer

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or production environment preferred.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Able to understand basic English verbal and written instructions.
• Comfortable performing repetitive production tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a production team.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lift bundles of newspapers and inserts from pallets, conveyors, or other designated areas and move them on the worktable.
• Arrange newspapers and inserts at the workstation so materials are readily available for production.
• Pick up individual inserts and place them inside the center fold of each newspaper.
• Stack completed newspapers into bundles and lift completed bundles and place them onto the conveyor for the next stage of production or distribution.
• Keep workstation organized and free of unnecessary materials or obstructions.
• Follow established production procedures and work at a pace necessary to maintain the flow of newspapers through the production process.
• Follow safety rules and proper lifting and material-handling practices.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Punctual attendance

Basic English

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Lifting 25 lb

Job description

The Seattle Times is seeking a reliable Product Insert Helper to join our Operations team. This hands-on role assists with inserting advertising materials, supplements, comics, and other printed materials directly into newspapers. This part-time position offers weekend shifts and ~10 hours weekly.

New hires start at $17.76 per hour. Union membership is required; pre-employment drug screening applies. Join our team to support daily distribution and gain a steady, hands-on role in a Pulitzer