Position : Press Operator
Location : Mechanicsburg, PA
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Are you an experienced Press Operator seeking a new opportunity? Come join our team in beautiful Central PA, as we grow our commercial print operation. We offer competitive pay and generous paid time off program along with immediate participation in 401k plan with company match.
The Press Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining our high technology Goss press line as part of the crew in printing quality newspaper products. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of offset printing experience, or a combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job. Candidates with knowledge of all aspects of operating a daily newspaper offset printing press is beneficial, along with holding supplemental training in the printing trade. Other skills include ability to set color, registration, make and install plates, lead sheets, operate folder and operate reel room equipment. Candidates should have demonstrated mechanical and troubleshoot ability, understanding of safety protocols along with relevant computer and math skills. You must have the ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, team environment and ability to carry out independent assignments. We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean production environment and well-maintained equipment.
This position requires ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary. Position requires afternoon/evening shift, weekends and holiday work. This position is located primarily in a climate controlled production environment with elevated noise levels requiring personal protective equipment. Physical nature of job requires ability to stand throughout shift, use of stairs, ability to lift up to 80 lbs infrequently and ability to move rolls of newsprint. In addition, correct color vision for checking color quality of products is critical.
Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, flexible holidays and parental leave as well as options for your healthcare.
Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 58+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking.
Advance Local includes PA Media Group featuring brands such as PennLive.com, The Patriot News and Penn Studios. Other Advance Local entities include Advance Media NY, MLive Media Group, Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, NJ Advance Media, MassLive Media, Oregonian Media Group, Staten Island Media Group, ZeroSum, The Alpha Group, Headline Studio and our Enterprise Digital Innovation team. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .
Advance Local is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other category protected under federal, state or local law.