Summary:

Bay Area News Group is looking for a part-time warehouse worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the inserting process for our publications is completed on a daily basis.

Please Note: This position will work the late afternoon shift, 3:30PM - 11:30PM +/-

What you will do:

• Hand-insert free-standing inserts into the inserting machine
• Use the shrink-wrap machine to wrap pallets
• Operate pallet jacks or forklifts to move materials between the mailroom and the warehouse
• Handle a “jogging” table to align all inserts perfectly prior to loading an inserting pocket
• Work on the binder machine to load signatures
• Load mail pieces into the mail machine and gather addressed pieces off the conveyor
• Responsible for the daily cleanup of the mailroom
• Certain positions are responsible for shipping/receiving materials
• Some positions use computer software to manage shipping materials

What you will bring:

• Must be a team player with the ability to follow supervisor directions
• Good communication skills
• A positive, energetic personality
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous warehouse, material handling, or forklift experience preferred; computer proficiency is a plus but not necessary

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $16.90. 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:

As the Bay Area's top source for local news, the Bay Area News Group reaches more than 5 million people weekly through a powerful combination of print and digital products. Our publications include The Mercury News serving Silicon Valley and the Peninsula; the East Bay Times serving Oakland, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton and the rest of the East Bay; and more than 20 weekly publications. We connect with a diverse and engaged audience, offering a premiere local news report and comprehensive advertising and marketing solutions across web, mobile and print platforms. The Bay Area News Group is a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, which has 49 Pulitzer Prizes and a nationwide audience, delivering award-winning content across 800 platforms and leading the transformation of 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 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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