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Job is fully onsite in Flushing, New York.

About the Role

The New York Times is an international brand that prints 9 daily newspapers in College Point Queens for the New York Metropolitan area and the Eastern Seaboard.

The New York Times is looking for a part-time casual Paperhandler with an in-depth knowledge of all Paperhandler equipment and different roll types for multiple commercial newsprint. After the training period is completed you will read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

You will report to the Deputy Plant Manager. The work location will be onsite at our Printing facility in College Point, Queens, New York.

Responsibilities:

You will ensure that all paper rolls for the 9 daily newspapers are handled and transported safely.

Work in a Union production environment with deadlines on a daily basis.

Take inventory of paper rolls and prepare them for use in the printing facility.

Ensure that all paper rolls are stacked according to safety regulations.

Operate Paperhandler equipment safely while working with extreme care and caution.

 You must maintain a clean environment in the paper storage area.

You must follow all safety guidelines and report any accidents or incidents to the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be willing to work flexible hours in a Union production environment on a daily basis.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Can stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift and lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ year of experience in a production environment.

The ability to work with different types of paperhandler equipment.

The ability to work in a team environment.

This role is a union role represented by Paperhandlers and Straighteners Union

The rate of base pay for this role is $160.40 per shift.

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