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Gannett

Press Operator I

Gannett, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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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

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

Requirements:

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

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Related Experience:

Previous machine operation or maintenance experience preferred

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