Printing Press Operator at Gannett in GASTONIA, North Carolina

Job Description:

Req #40095

Friday, November 17, 2023 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 The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application onGannett CareersviaDayforce.Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid.

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Printing Press Operator

Gannett Publishing Services
Gastonia, NC

WE ARE OFFERING A STARTING HOURLY SALARY OF UP TO $17-$19 PER HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND A SIGN ON BONUS OF $2000 BASED ON EXPERIENCE.

ThePress Operator Iposition is assigned to learn & perform printing related tasks that may include, but are not limited to: Newsprint reel
set-up & operation; newsprint staging; roll preparation; plate processing; placing printing plates; basic ink setting; equipment maintenance; and
specified reporting.

The primary objective is to support efficient press operations as needed to
achieve & maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low
waste, and operational safety. Works as part of a press crew to coordinate
press & plate operations during an assigned shift.

Must be reliable, report to scheduled shifts on-time and ready to begin work.

• Work as a team to achieve & maintain on-time press performance

• Work as a team to achieve & maintain product quality standards

• Work as a team to meet waste goals

• Assist with plate, reel room & press operations as assigned
  

  Requirements:

  This position requires a high school education or equivalent.

  Experience in web offset printing is desirable, although production experience of any kind may be helpful. Mechanical ability and familiarity with computers is preferred.
  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 100 pounds. Must be able to push/pull up to 2000 pounds (rolls of paper). A press operator spends most working hours on his/her feet. In
  addition to long periods of standing, a press operator 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. They often work in tight areas. Color vision is required.
  

  This position is full-time shift work, which includes scheduled nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  Candidate must be able to work night shifts, weekends and holidays, on a rotation schedule.

  Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  
  Related Experience:
  
  Previous machine operation or maintenance experience preferred.
  
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Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employees race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees. In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicants disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.

Other details

• Job Family Operations
• Job Function Printing/Press
• Pay Type Hourly

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