Machine Operator

Machine Operator

The Independent Record is seeking a full-time machine operator to join the team. This position is responsible for operating machines including the set-up, operation, and basic maintenance of packing equipment including insert machines, stackers, strappers, and other equipment.

• Set up and operate counterveyor
• Wing mail, sorting and bagging of product
• Feed insert machine head; correct misses and doubles
• Fly and cart/palletize product
• Break open pallets, record pallet counts on inserters; verify dates
• Transport pallets to storage, stack empty pallets
• Hand-stuff inserts into papers; top inserts on news bundles
• Jog papers on jogger
• Operate counter stacker, pull sections and jackets, stack sections and jackets
• Monitor conveyor flow
• Other duties as assigned

• Monday: 12pm-8pm
• Tuesday: 10am-6pm
• Wednesday: 12pm-8pm
• Thursday: 10am-6pm
• Friday: 12pm-8pm

Qualifications:

The ability to obtain a forklift certification and lift/carry up to 50 pounds, and to push/pull up to 2,000 pounds with a pallet jack is required. Manufacturing and machine operating experience is preferred. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. The benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. We also offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. Generous paid time off allows flexibility to balance personal life and work, including paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.