Pressroom Reel Tender

Pressroom Reel Tender Exton, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22550649 Summary Exton, PA In-Person $12.00 - $15.00 per Hour 1 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Night Shift / Full-Time

Description Summary:

Journal Register Offset is looking for a Reel Tender to join our production team! Reel Tenders serve an important role in newspaper production. They focus on loading large paper rolls into newspaper printing presses and discarding spent rolls. No prior work experience is required, we will train you. This position features a rotating schedule: 4 weeks of Mon/Thu (6pm-2am) and Tue/Wed (6pm-6am); followed by 4 weeks of Wed/Thu (5pm-1am), Fri/Sat (6pm/4:30pm-2am), and Sun (8pm-2:30am).

What you will do:

Review all layouts for shift productions to ensure knowledge of product name, printing order, and circulation order Check each layout for sizes and weights of paper needed Keep reel room neat and empty trash every shift Cut down all spent cores before the end of each shift Inform lead person of any defective rolls Ensure that reel reports are filled out correctly and completely for each product Keep roll lay-down pad full and make sure paper is removed from warehouse in proper order, oldest to newest Help on press as needed and assigned by lead person Check product folios at roll-up What you will bring: Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays High school diploma or equivalent is required Must be able to read, speak and write fluently in English in order to communicate with the production team, read instructions and generate reports Mechanical aptitude is required in order to functionally work with printing press equipment Troubleshooting skills are required to diagnose problems and implement solutions Teamwork skills are required in order to work productively with production staff with the shared goal of completing newspaper printing with high quality standards by daily deadlines

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $15.00 + one time sign on bonus. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.

com/mng Who we are:

JRO - Exton, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, offers news reporting and third party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print. We are transforming the news industry. "4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026"

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

A full pre-employment drug screen will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams

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