Press Operator

Company: Gannett
Location: Farmington
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Press Operator Farmington, NM, USA Req #16012 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Our current portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media organizations in 46 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 120 local news media brands. Gannett also owns the digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, Inc., UpCurve, Inc., and WordStream, Inc., which are marketed under the LOCALiQ brand, and runs the largest media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. To connect with us, visit . Press Operator Gannett Publishing ServicesFarmington, NMFarmington is looking for a full-time Press Operator to assist withdaily production on our presses. The work includes preparing the presses forproduction, operating the presses or any of their components, cleaning thepresses and the pressroom, maintaining the mechanical readiness of the presses,and other duties as assigned. Every member of the pressroom staff constantlystrives to achieve the following goals, and the contribution of every pressoperator is necessary for success:Optimum quality of printed products.Observance of all scheduled start and stop times.Conservation of material resources, especially newsprint.A clean and safe working environmentRequirementsThis position requires a high school education or equivalent.Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experienceof any kind may be helpful. Mechanical ability and familiarity with computersis preferred. Candidates should have the ability to adapt to change, prioritizework, handle multiple tasks, remain flexible and interact with people whiledemonstrating patience. You must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds. Mustbe able to push/pull up to 2000 pounds. A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet. In addition to long periods of standing, a pressoperator is required to climb stairs on the six-level press structure.Operators engaged in press maintenance and some cleaning activities will berequired to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. They often work in confined areas.Color vision is required.This position is full-time shift work, which may include scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays. Gannett Co., Inc.is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation, or veteran status. Other details Job Family UNION Job Function Marketing Solutions Pay Type Hourly Farmington, NM, USA

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