Press Operator I

Gannett Publishing Services
Des Moines, IA

WE ARE OFFERING A STARTING HOURLY SALARY OF $21-24 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 include Newsprint reel set-up & operation; newsprint staging; roll preparation; plate processing; placing printing plates; basic ink setting; equipment maintenance; and other duties as assigned.

Objectives:

• Work as a team to achieve on-time press performance and quality standards
• Work as a team to achieve waste goals
• Work as a team to make safety in our operation a top priority
• Works as part of a press crew to coordinate press & plate operations during an assigned shift

• Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although mechanical/production experience of any kind may be helpful
• Candidates should have the ability to adapt to change, prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible, and interact with people while demonstrating patience
• You must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push a roll of paper
• A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet and 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
• This position is full-time, which includes nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be reliable, report to scheduled shifts on-time and ready to begin work
• Color vision is required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Previous machine operation or maintenance experience preferred