Web Press Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift Available!
Forum Communications Company
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Printing & Publishing
Posted on December 31, 2024
With locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, Forum Communications Printing addresses commercial printing and mailing needs with our high-quality print and mail solutions. Services include magazine, catalog, book, and tradeshow printing, brochures, direct mailers, postcards, variable data printing, statements, glossy inserts, annual reports, fulfillment, first class mail pick-up, and print & digital publications.
SUMMARY
Operate and maintain web press.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We've always been in the business of telling stories, but we're more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest's largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.
The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you'll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.
Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:
SUMMARY
Operate and maintain web press.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Operate forklift to load newsprint in reel room.
- Make paster patterns on reels, set ink, and clean ink fountains.
- Operate densitometer.
- Color registration.
- Lead web and set rollers, plate press, cleanup blankets, and rollers.
- Responsible for general maintenance and housekeeping of press and reel rooms.
- Abide by all OSHA regulations and other established company safety policies.
- One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Computer experience a plus but not necessary; mechanical inclination is helpful.
- Previous printing or pressroom experience preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, use hands to fingers, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance and stoop.
- Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
- Required to use close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
- Frequent exposure to vibration, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- Physical presence at company workplace required.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We've always been in the business of telling stories, but we're more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest's largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.
The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you'll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.
Forum Communications Company offers the following for all full time and 32 benefited employees:
- Health, dental, and vision packages
- Company paid short term disability and life insurance coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Retirement benefits
- Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours