Pressroom Associate

The Seattle Times
Kent, WA
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Pressroom Associate will help maintain the efficiency of the press by organizing and stacking freshly printed items. The role requires following safety measures, assisting press operators, and streamlining print operations. The Press Associate will work a changing schedule, with some overtime needed to support production deadlines.

What You Will Do

Daily responsibilities include taking direction from the Press Lead Operator, preparing the press area, reading work orders, verifying proper configuration, stacking product, and making minor repairs to equipment.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of previous warehouse/industrial experience, basic proficiency in English, and the ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

  • At least one year of previous warehouse/industrial experience (preferred)
  • Basic proficiency in English, both written and oral
  • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to occasionally lift and move 100 pounds
  • Ability to climb up and down ladders
  • Ability to understand and follow safety guidelines

Benefits

  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term care insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • 10 days of annual vacation accrual
  • Sick pay accrues at a rate of .025 hour per hour worked
  • 4 paid holidays
  • 5 personal paid days off
  • Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
  • Free parking
  • Wellness program
  • Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits)
  • Parental leave options
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