Mailroom Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Description With locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, Forum Communications Printing addresses commercial printing and mailing needs with our high-quality print and mail solutions. Services include magazine, catalog, book, and tradeshow printing, brochures, direct mailers, postcards, variable data printing, statements, glossy inserts, annual reports, fulfillment, first class mail pick-up, and print & digital publications. Forum Communications Printing is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation, family-owned, Upper Midwest media company. Job Summary The Mailroom Equipment Operator is responsible for the efficient setup, operation, and monitoring of mailroom machinery to ensure accurate preparation, packaging, and distribution of printed materials. This role plays a critical part in maintaining production flow, meeting deadlines, and upholding quality and safety standards in a fast-paced commercial printing environment. This is a full time position, 2nd Shift

• Monday
• Friday, 3pm
• 1130pm.

Essential Functions Set up, adjust, and operate mailroom equipment including inserters, stackers, plastic wrap machines, bottom wrappers, and strapping/tiering equipment. Ensure accurate inserting, labeling, sorting, and packaging of printed products for distribution. Operate inkjet labeling systems to apply addressing and variable data as required. Transport printed materials and finished products using powered equipment such as electric pallet jacks. Monitor equipment performance and product quality; make adjustments as needed to maintain efficiency and accuracy. Perform routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs to minimize downtime. Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area in accordance with company housekeeping standards. Adhere to all safety policies, including OSHA regulations and lockout/tagout procedures. Meet production deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior experience in a mailroom, manufacturing, or commercial printing environment is a plus, but not required. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and operate complex machinery. Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate machine interfaces and input data. Ability to read and interpret job tickets, safety guidelines, operating manuals, and production instructions. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Expected compensation for this role is between $18 and $19/hour, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we're so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest's leading media organizations, we're driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising. Our teams are made up of passionate, purpose-driven people who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Along with a competitive benefits package, you'll find real opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact within a culture that celebrates ideas, values people, and knows how to have fun along the way. Come for the perks. Stay for the community. Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees: Health, dental, and vision packages Paid maternity and parental leave Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage Retirement benefits with company match Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.