Machine Operator - Mailroom

Gannett Publishing

Gainesville, FL

Mailroom - Machine Operator

$16.00 hour

1. Job Purpose: A brief summary describing the primary purpose of the job.

TheInsert Machine/Bindery Operator I is a position thatperforms post press related packaging tasks to support efficient production operations as needed to achieve and maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety including OSHA and EPA compliance.

1. Key Responsibilities: A bulleted list that includes the key responsibilities, tasks and duties of this job; including approximate percentage (%) of time it takes to complete the tasks, not to exceed 100%. You can add or reduce the number of duties depending on the job.

% of Total Time

Work as part of a packaging crew during a designated shift to achieve on-time production performance including product quality and accuracy standards and operational safety.

30%

Packaging Duties

• Verification of workstation resources
• Basic inserter control set-up and operation (Newscom)
• Basic machine operation including but not limited to inserters, joggers, conveyors, stackers, strappers, bottom wrap machines, loaders, printers, address labelers, adhesive advertising applicators, scales, and pallet jacks and fork trucks.
• Assist with directing activities during production, training inserting employees
• Assist with all equipment repairs, rebuilding & replacement (such as hopper replacement) and all standard preventive maintenance.
• Perform general packaging maintenance including equipment blowdown and packaging related materials disposal

35%

Safety:

Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.
• Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately reportany potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production management.

15%

Communications:

• Provide timely and accurate information to management
• Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management
• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or production management

15%

Other duties as assigned

5%

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

100%

1. Accountabilities: Area of Influence. Indicate the position's primary area of responsibility (e.g., Head of a Business Unit, Department, etc.). Identify internal client groups or dotted-line reporting relationships that are critical to the job. Please include the frequency of the contact, if relevant

• Packaging department operations on a designated shift

1. Requirements: Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet the minimum entry-level requirements (not necessarily the incumbent's experience or education level) for this job. This may include special skills, statutes or regulations, and department procedures.

Education/Certification Requirements

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, vocational training or work related experience required

Experience Required or Preferred

• Minimum one year prior production, packaging, machine operation or similar related experience Preferred.

Specialized Knowledge Required or Preferred

Universal Skills and Traits Preferred (i.e., excellent written or verbal communication skills; ability to work autonomously; self-starter; etc.)

• English language fluency: Speaking, reading and writing
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

• Proven ability (by experience) to work independently under deadline with a sense of urgency.
• Good Mechanical aptitude

Technology/Equipment Expertise or Proficiency

• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel, Word

1. Travel Requirements: Include type of travel and including percentage (%) of time. Limited travel (less than 5%)
2. Managerial Responsibility: Indicate whether this job supervises, or leads others.

þNone

¨Lead Role (prioritizes assignments, provides assistance, schedules work, but does NOT directly

supervise)

¨Supervises/Manages Others (i.e. hires, prepares appraisals, disciplines, etc.)

Company Funds: Does this position have access or handle company funds? Yes ¨ No þ

1. Physical Demands: The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION

1.

Strength

a.

Standing

70

% of time

Staging product, machine operation & maintenance

Walking

25

% of time

Staging product, machine operation & maintenance

Sitting

5

% of time

Administrative

b.

Lifting

75

Lbs.

Preprints, parts, supplies and finished products

Carrying

75

Lbs

Preprints, parts, supplies and finished products

Pushing

1,000

Lbs.

Positioning product pallets and equipment

Pulling

1,000

Lbs.

Pallet jack assisted

Please use this space to describe checked items.

2.

þClimbing

Multi-level conveyors requiring use of stairs and ladders

þBalancing

Multi-level conveyors requiring use of stairs and ladders

3.

þStooping

Inserter & downstream equipment operation

þCrouching

Equipment maintenance

þ Crawling

Limited general maintenance

4.

þReaching

Inserter & downstream equipment operation

þ Handling

Inserter & downstream equipment operation

5.

þ Speaking

Communicate with staff

þ Hearing

Equipment malfunction, safety bells

6.

þSight

Moving mechanical parts in a complex work environment

þDepth Percept.

Moving mechanical parts in a complex work environment

þ Color Vision

Matching bundle keys and verifying product versions

1. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Are there particular working conditions associated with this position which should be noted (i.e., working environment, hours or work, travel, workspace, etc.)? Yes þ No ¨

If yes, please explain: May be required to work flexible shifts; including weekend, nighttime and holiday shifts around loud production equipment.

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and requirements for this job.*

Employee Name (Printed)

________ ____

Employee Acknowledgement (Signature) Date

Gannett Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions are based only on the individual's qualifications/ability to perform the work. The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions, nature and level or work to be performed as of the document preparation date; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, without notice.

Client-provided location(s): Gainesville, FL

Job ID: utn-84757

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-09T20:26:07