Packaging Assistant, Part Time

Hearst Midwest Media has an opening for a part-time Packaging Assistant, Hearst Michigan Newspapers prints 4 Dailies and Weeklies owned by Hearst, plus a variety of Commercial Printing. We are seeking an individual with high standards in quality and maintenance. 

Responsibilities:

Operates, setup Kansa and maintenance Operates, and maintenance of all ink jet bases, strappers, and conveyors Operates Ink Jet setup and labeling Operates, setup SLS and maintenance including Vacuum Pump. Operates Post it Note machines during production Organizes BCC software for mailings Investigates errors, corrects, and reports Helps organize incoming pre-prints and Postit Notes by dates Uses forklift truck to unload trucks and get down skids from racks if needed Attends weekly staff meetings Alerts Packaging Manager of service or parts for equipment Make deliveries if needed Delivers printed material to Bindery at Bulldog Square Performs daily housekeeping of Packaging areas Need to cover for team members on vacation or call-ins Available for Bindery work at Bulldog square Ability to work on press when needed

Requirements:

Strong attention to detail and proof-reading skills Willingness to work in several different departments doing various duties.  Self-motivated Self-starter Complete tasks that are given Computer skills Mechanical abilities. 

About the Pioneer

The Pioneer, a subsidiary of Hearst Newspapers, is an award-winning six-day-per-week newspaper covering Big Rapids, greater Mecosta County, Osceola County and parts of Lake and Newaygo Counties in Michigan. The Pioneer, founded in 1862, has strong emphasis on community journalism with complete coverage of schools, government, courts and news of general interest. Complete local sports coverage is featured, as well as coverage of Ferris State University athletics.

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