Mailer/Inserter

2505 Dean Lesher Drive, Concord CA

Description

Overview The Bay Area News Group, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a seeking an energetic self-motivated individual who can work part-time as a team player in the packaging center in our Concord printing plant. Responsibilities include stacking inserts, feeding and monitoring hopper machines and stacking down inserts and newspaper bundles to ensure a high-quality newspaper is packaged. Most of the shifts will be evening and night shifts (including weekends) starting at either 5:00pm or 8:45pm, though on Fridays they could start as early as 3:00pm. The shift length varies between 4-8 hours, based on the quantity printed and production needs and times. Responsibilities Work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required approximately 24-32 hours per week, depending on your availability. Shifts vary in hours, days of week, start and finish times. Stacking newspaper bundles/inserts onto pallets. Correctly identifying pallets with skid tags. Check inserts for correct dates. Wrapping, strapping and moving pallets with a pallet jack. Responsible for learning safety procedures. General up keep and warehouse clean-up. Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary element for this job. Responsible for being on time for shift on a daily basis. Overtime is required on some shifts. Responsible for accuracy, thoroughness & reliability. Need to be able to handle multiple tasks and to be flexible in a changing environment. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and work within deadlines. Dependable with excellent attendance, including nights, weekend and holiday shifts. Excellent communication skills. Be a self-starter and able to work well independently. Able to be flexible and follow simple directions.