Job Information
The Sun Community News Non-CDL Driver/Production Support in Elizabethtown, New York
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Post-Press Production Supervisor and Operations Manager.
RESPONSIBILITY: Assist in the workflow of the Post-Press Department with emphasis on assisting the equipment operators while learning the printing trade and equipment operations. Load and remove products from equipment while in operation. Prepare the equipment for the next job. Assist in completing the job through all phases of production while learning the overall operations. Maintain and make ready all production equipment used in the work flow. Provide backup driver support for deliveries in company vans and box trucks.
PRINCIPLE JOB ACTIVITIES:
Preparing jobs for shipment on the loading dock, including skid stacking, strapping and wrapping. Follow truck loading instructions to ensure the last jobs loaded are the first delivered jobs. Secure skids properly in delivery vehicles for transportation to final destination. Follow delivery routes and practice safe driving procedures when operating company vehicles. Assist in keeping all company vehicles in good working order and report to the production manager any vehicles in need of repair. Assist in maintaining a neat dock area with all skids of material and jobs stored in an orderly fashion for timely production. Learn the inner working of our production schedules and how to read a production report and delivery manifest. Load product and inserts into inserting machine, assist in pocket set-up, clearing jams and take-off routine for the Muller Martini Inserter, Inkjet equipment and plastic strapping machines . Be knowledgeable of the various pumps, compressors, motors, pallet jacks, loading dock and auxiliary equipment used to simply the workload. Disposal and recycling of newsprint, other reusable items through the recycling process, which is in constant change. Ensure proper and safe maintenance of equipment. Keep a clean, functional workspace within compliance of all OSHA and company safety standards. Assist in maintaining a high level of quality control to ensure no sub-standard work leaves our plant. Maintain a good working relationship with all staff, support personnel and customers Offer suggestions and ideas to improve production and streamline operations. Assist with anything you may be called upon to do at the discretion of management for the benefit of the company.
ADDITIONAL: Teamwork is essential to the success of any organization. Always maintain a spirit of friendly cooperation and helpful assistance towards all employees. Any internal disputes or personality conflicts should be brought to the attention of the Production Manager or the Human Resource Manager. Confidentiality is very important! It is mandatory that any and all information concerning a customers advertising or the details of a news story to be kept strictly confidential. Unauthorized disclosure of any information prior to publishing is grounds for dismissal. The companys employee guidebook has a complete description of other policies and guidelines as well as a description of all company benefits.
HOURS: This is a 24-36 hours per week position, generally 3-4 days per week. It may require some unusual work schedules, starting a little earlier than normal in the mornings or staying a little later in the evenings. Your flexibility in assisting us to meet the sometime special timetables of our customers, will be crucial to your employment here.
COMPENSATION: Starting compensation will be $17.00 per hour with the range for this position between $17.00 and $20.00 per hour. Time over 40 hours will be paid at time and a half.