Press Operator I

Gannett Publishing Services
Des Moines, IA

WE ARE OFFERING A STARTING HOURLY SALARY OF $21-25 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE


EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION & GENEROUS VACATION

WE ALSO OFFER A $2,250 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR THIS ROLE

The Press Operator I position is assigned to learn & perform printing related tasks that may include, but are not limited to: Newsprint reel set-up & operation; newsprint staging; roll preparation; plate processing; placing printing plates; basic ink setting; equipment maintenance; and specified reporting.

The primary objective is to support efficient press operations as needed to achieve & maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety. Works as part of a press crew to coordinate press & plate operations during an assigned shift.

• Work as a team to achieve & maintain on-time press performance
• Work as a team to achieve & maintain product quality standards
• Work as a team to meet waste goals
• Assist with plate, reel room & press operations as assigned

• Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experience of any kind may be helpful.
• Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers is helpful.
• Candidates should have the ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible and interact well with others.
• You must be able to lift/carry up to 70 pounds.
• A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet.
• In addition to long periods of standing, a press operator is required to climb stairs on the six-level press structure. Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Color vision is required.
• This position is full-time shift work, which may include scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Candidate must be able to work night shifts, weekends and holidays, on a rotation schedule.