Machine Operator

  • Part-time

Company Description

Star Tribune Media Company is Minnesota’s largest producer and distributor of news, information and advertising across multiple print and digital platforms, including newspaper, website, mobile, tablet and video formats. The Star Tribune newspaper and StarTribune.com regularly reach more than two-thirds of the adults in the Twin Cities market or more than 1.7 million people. The company has been serving the Minneapolis/Saint Paul market for more than 145 years, providing trusted local and regional news and information produced by the largest force of professional journalists in the state. Star Tribune has more than 1,000 employees.

Job Description

This part-time position is located in the Mailroom (Packaging Center) and is responsible for the set-up, adjustment and overall productivity of mailroom inserting machines. Operator is expected to follow quality procedures and safety standards, and should utilize continuous improvement methods and identify opportunities to improve processes.  Completes daily production reports, tracks production and identifies problems.  Newspaper production is a 7 day a week, 365 day per year operation.

 

Beginning operator hourly rate is $16.50. This is a union position.

 

Overtime may be required.  Shifts immediately available are:

           

            Monday – Friday                  1:45 pm – 9:15 pm

            Saturday                                6:00 am – 1:30 pm

            Monday – Saturday             9:30 pm – 5:00 am

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required

 

  • One to two years demonstrated mechanical or technical  experience operating high speed  production equipment required

 

  • Ability to stand for periods of time, work in a fast paced environment and demonstrate a results-orientation and accountability for results.

 

To apply, go to www.startribunecompany.com/jobs

 

Posting Date:  April 3, 2014

EOE

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