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Tronc, Inc. Pacakaging Specialist in Chicago, Illinois
The Chicago Tribune is hiring Packaging Specialists at our warehouse facility who perform the day-to-day tasks of inserting commercial advertisements into machinery to ensure we meet our daily operations goals. Although previous warehouse/production experience is preferred, we are willing to train individuals to meet our organization's growing needs.
We're hiring for both 1st and 2nd shift:
Dayside (1st) shift starts at 7 AM
Nightside (2nd) shift starts at 7 PM
*At least 2 of your workdays will be a 12-hour shift.
Starting pay rate is $14.00 per hour.
We're primarily recruiting part time employees with very limited full time opportunities.
The Freedom Center, our printing facility, is located at 777 W. Chicago Ave along the Chicago River north of downtown with free (!) parking for employees and easily accessible via public transportation.
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To be familiar with and adhere to department policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards of performance, attendance policy, safety policy, code of conduct policy, housekeeping, etc.
To meet productivity, reliability and quality standards and goals
To monitor and/or operate automatic equipment and systems including, but not limited to, stackers, tyers, lifts, conveyors, hopper loaders, insert feeding stations, palletizers, labelers, stretch wrap machine, Schur system, etc.
Operate and troubleshoot palletizer, inserting and stretchwrap equipment and understand manual and automatic controls
To feed free standing inserts into inserting machinery
To replace stretch film and read and understand labels
To monitor overall production flow and check for quality, accuracy and product integrity
To maintain ongoing communication with inserting Technician operator
To complete daily reports as required by Team Lead
To maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization
To train new employees on any packaging related tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel
To manually pile/unpile bundles of newspaper or free standing inserts
To identify equipment malfunctions and request service from maintenance department
To operate lift truck and/or mule to transport preprinted material to and from storage or processing areas
To participate in team problem solving that will result in providing a consistent high quality product
To perform additional departmental tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Above average problem solving skills necessary to monitor and repair automatic inserting and backline equipment
Typically requires 1 to 2 years of experience in a high volume production operation, but are open to training willing individuals.
Posting Title: Pacakaging Specialist
External Company URL: https://careers-tronc2.icims.com
Street: 777 W Chicago Avenue
Post End Date: 5/28/2021
Physical Work Location: Chicago Tribune - On-Site