Summary:

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating mailroom packaging equipment and delivering newspaper bundles to the loading dock and pallet staging area with the aid of power equipment. This role also counts and prepares pre-print pieces for delivery and performs all duties associated with a machine operator.

What you will do:

• Monitor mailroom machinery and ensure proper equipment functionality, including stackers, tyers, and bottom-wrap equipment
• Make adjustments to the equipment as necessary, call maintenance as needed, and complete repair orders when appropriate
• Completely and accurately generate all paperwork associated with mailroom operations and record all counts
• Receive and prepare all freestanding inserts and pre-printed materials for packaging and shipping
• Participate in the setup and cleanup of mailroom equipment, including maintaining the work area and keeping it clean and free of obstacles at all times
• Serve as a proactive customer service ambassador for SCNG by representing the organization in a positive, professional manner
• Ensure external and internal customer inquiries are responded to on a timely basis

What you will bring:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift
• Experience operating an electric pallet jack and other power lift equipment
• Strong basic math skills
• Effective communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of experience in an applicable industry

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly range is $20.00 - $21.00. 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: www.mymedianewsgroup.com

Who we are:

In 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) rapidly became a major U.S. news organization bringing together prominent publications like the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise under the MediaNews Group umbrella. SCNG has become the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area, boasting a leading circulation nationwide with 11 daily newspapers and over a dozen community weeklies. Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with top-notch local news coverage and offering advertisers unparalleled access to a diverse and engaged audience. No matter the distribution vehicle - newspaper, magazine, mobile, online - SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports, and entertainment attracts a highly desirable audience of over 8.1 million adults weekly. This makes SCNG the leading local news provider and an indispensable marketing solution for Southern California advertisers.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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
  

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