Inserter II
Gannett Publishing Services
Rockaway, NJ
The Inserter II is assigned to perform post press related packaging tasks in a lead role to support the efficient production operations to achieve and maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety.
Work as part of a packaging crew during a designated shift to achieve on-time production performance including product quality and accuracy standards and operational safety.
Responsibilities
Packaging Department Tasks
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Serve as a lead operator with general material handling duties including positioning pallets and sorting and preparing product for delivery and using post office and other equipment as needed.
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Stack product from the pressroom and hand inserting as required.
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Position product with a fork lift.
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Assist with machine and product setup.
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Set-up and operate downstream equipment.
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Mail setup, sorting, bagging and general preparation for post office delivery.
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Work as part of a team on post-press equipment including inserting machines, joggers, conveyors, stackers, folders, strappers, bottom wrap machines, loaders, printers, address labelers, adhesive advertising applicators, scales, fork trucks, motorized pallet jacks and stitch & trim binding and other post press equipment.
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Assist with setting up the inserter control programs (Newscom).
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Act as in-charge operator as needed to direct production activities during a designated shift.
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Assist with training staff.
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Perform general packaging maintenance including equipment blowdown, sweeping floors, and pallet & packaging related materials disposal.
Safety
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Always work in a safe manner, and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness.
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Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up.
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Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs:Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.
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Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
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Immediately report all operational concerns, potential safety hazards, injuries and near misses to packaging management and shift supervisor.
Communication
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Provide timely and accurate information to the shift supervisor.
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Responsible for communication with other departments as needed, such as dock operations and the pressroom.
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Immediately report equipment or product issues to shift supervisor.
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Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or packaging management.
Requirements
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High school diploma or GED equivalent.
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Minimum two year’s prior production, packaging, machine operation, or similar related experience required.
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Knowledge of OSHA regulations required.
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English language fluency:Understanding and Speaking.
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Proven leadership skills required.
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Self-starter.
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Ability to work as part of a team and complete tasks on deadline.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Mechanical aptitude.
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Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office:E-mail, Word and Excel
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Basic understating of computer networking & electronics.
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Packaging equipment knowledge is required.
