Packaging Coordinator II

Packaging Coordinator II

Gannett Publishing Services

Peoria, IL

The Packaging Coordinator II is assigned to perform post press related packaging planning tasks to support efficient production operations to achieve and maintain on-time production, product quality standards and low waste.

Work as part of a packaging team to plan commercial customer packages that will enable on-time production including product quality, accuracy and delivery standards and positive customer relations.

Responsibilities

Packaging Department Tasks

• Work with receiving team to confirm inserts have been checked-in, processed and verified.
• Verify product scheduling and zoning.
• Communicate with advertising departments and external customers as required to resolve preprint, zoning and scheduling issues.
• Proficient operation of preprint management systems, POET, Ad Point and other ad ordering systems as required to ensure inserter controls and related reporting.
• Assist with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
• Understanding of and compliance with pre-print security policies.
• Print orders and flags to support press operations.
• Assist packaging operations when needed

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.

Communication

• Provide timely and accurate information to management as required.
• Immediately report preprint, product or equipment issues to supervisors and/or packaging management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or packaging management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous packaging planning or similar/related experience.
• English language fluency: Speaking, reading and writing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Good PC Skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel and Word.
• Basic understating of computer networking & electronics.
• Ability to learn industry specific software.