Reel Operator and Press Operator
Tampa Bay Times
Saint Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on February 6, 2019
Reel Operator/Press Operator
Tampa Bay Times
This is a Part Time position (that may lead into a Full Time Press Operator position) where you work as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment. Primary duties include all aspects of reel room operation.
Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent, Knowledge and adherence to Press room safety and Standard Operating Procedures,
- Knows procedures for requesting, stripping, loading newsprint into reels,
- Must be able to operate reel controls, knowledge of webbing, set up, changeovers,
- Must be able to maintain inventory, use judgement to maintain press run ability, assist with maintaining run ability data,
- Must also report safety or equipment problems to Press Superintendent to initiate work orders/repairs
- Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs using proper lifting techniques. (roll butts/cores and waste paper), push large rolls of newsprint on dollies, and job duties require frequent reaching above shoulder level, bending, stooping, standing and walking
Varied Shifts/Hours.
Must be available weekends Day Shift hours are 6 am-2 pm, Night Shift 9 pm-5 am, Mid Shift: 2-10 pm
This position in the Operations Division is subject to pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment.