Part-time Mailer

  • Part-time

Company Description

The Star Tribune Media Company is the upper Midwest’s largest source of news and information, delivering more of what matters to Minnesota all day, every day.  In the 16th-largest U.S. market Star Tribune reaches more consumers than any other media brand, with the country’s 5th-largest Sunday newspaper, the most-visited local website, numerous mobile and tablet apps, and a portfolio of print and digital products. In 2013 the company was recognized with two Pulitzer Prizes as well as the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce “Best in Business” award. 

Job Description

Are you looking to earn EXTRA CASH while working a flexible schedule? Are you interested in working for the upper Midwest’s largest source of news and information?   We have part-time opportunities available in our Packaging Center.

 PT-Mailer Position:

This entry level position is part of the final process of newspaper production, and consists of several different tasks. The primary function is assembling the newspaper sections and advertising inserts, and putting them into bundles to send out for distribution.   The position requires bending, lifting, standing and walking up to 7 hours per shift.   There are opportunities for training and advancement to machinist and/or other positions. We are a 7 day a week, 365 days per year operation. 

  • Starting pay:  $12.50/hour
  • Flexible work schedule Monday through Saturday
  • Opportunities for advancement for motivated, energetic individuals
  • Shift Schedules Available:  

                 Afternoons:  1:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

                 Saturdays:     6:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

               

                   

Qualifications

  • Able to lift up to 30 pounds on a regular basis
  • Read and follow directions
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Shifts available may include nights, weekends and holidays
  • Mechanical abilities; basic understanding of equipment; manual dexterity; high school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous assembly, packaging, warehouse or distribution experience preferred
  • Experience with forklifts and dollies preferred
  • You may be required to operate a pallet jack, hand dolly, or other material moving equipment

 

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-placement physical, drug screen, employment verification and criminal background check.

Re-Post: 10/02/2014

EOE


Additional Information

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