Operations Associate

Job Title

Operations Associate

Business Title

Pressroom Support Associate

Education

High School / GED

Location

North Plant - Plano, TX 75075 US (Primary)

Salary Grade

Job Type

Full-Time

Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Travel

None

Job Description

A Production Associate is responsible for the printing and packaging of North Texas most dependable resource of news and information. This individual will coordinating activities in an industrial manufacturing environment. They must manage their own time to ensure that quotas and production requirements are met.

Production knowledge of materials, production processes, and other techniques are expected in this position; example:
Inserting, stacking, material handling, dolly, loading product on skids and trailers, paperhandling,.This knowledge will ensure that the manufacturing and distribution of goods are efficient in accordance with company goals and generally accepted industry standards.

The skills below are a plus...

The Dallas Morning News is seeking a reliable and experienced Press Operator to operate our Goss SSC single-wide, single-round press, equipped with Meg Tec zero speed splicers. This role supports the nightly production of our major metropolitan daily newspaper as well as several commercial print products for national publishers. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, relevant press experience, and a commitment to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Operate the Goss SSC press and Meg Tec splicers according to nightly production plans
• Manage ink flow and quality through Paretta ink control systems
• Operate and monitor DCOS automation, including:
  Auto density control
• Auto color registration
• Cutoff compensation
• Perform press setups, adjustments, and monitor for print quality
• Troubleshoot and resolve press and print-related issues as they arise
• Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on equipment
• Record press settings, run details, and maintenance logs accurately
• Collaborate with the Shift Leader and press crew to meet nightly deadlines
• Assist in training less experienced operators when needed

Dependability is key to our deadline and time sensitive production.

• Self-motivation is a driving force in our completion of daily and nightly goals.
• Operating printing and packaging equipment and abiding by all policies governing safety, hazardous substance handling, rules of conduct and operations.
• Identifying and correcting conflict between the demands of deadlines and quality.
• Acting as a collaborator in a fast moving work environment.
• Help to develop/implement workflow-enhancing processes.
• General cleaning around warehouse.
• Performs related duties as assigned which may not be specifically listed in the job description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level associated with the class of work.

• Monitors overall productivity of production and makes recommendations to provide safer, faster, and easier processes.