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USA TODAY Co.

Warehouse Worker/Mailroom Inserter

Sep 19, 2026• Des Moines, IA

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Mission-driven and digitally focused, USA TODAY Co empowers communities to thrive by connecting, informing & entertaining millions of people each day.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Media
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Warehouse Worker/Mailroom Inserter - Part-Time

USA TODAY | Des Moines, IA

Pay: $18.00 per hour
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
30+ Hours Per Week

USA TODAY is hiring Part-Time Mailroom Inserters for our production facility in Des Moines, IA. We have immediate openings for dependable, safety-focused individuals who are ready to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Our operation runs seven days a week, and scheduled start times may vary based on production needs. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for consistent part-time hours with the potential to work 30+ hours per week.

What You'll Do

  • Feed preprinted materials into inserting machine hoppers accurately and efficiently.
  • Monitor inserting equipment to help prevent double inserts, skips, and other production errors.
  • Ensure newspaper products contain the correct inserts and meet quality standards.
  • Remove completed bundles weighing approximately 10-50 pounds and stack them for the next stage of production and delivery.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area by removing paper, skids, and production debris.
  • Follow established safety procedures while working around forklifts, pallet jacks, inserting machines, and other production equipment.
  • Assist with other production assignments as needed.

What We're Looking For

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Dependable attendance and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Strong safety awareness.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Good problem-solving skills and the ability to monitor production equipment.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to regularly lift, move, and stack newspaper products weighing 10-50 pounds or more.
  • Ability to adjust to changing work assignments and production needs on short notice.
  • Ability to work safely around moving equipment and machinery.

Schedule

  • Part-time
  • 30+ hours per week
  • 8-hour shifts may be available based on production needs.
  • Start times vary by workday.
  • Must be available to work a flexible schedule within a seven-day production operation.

Benefits

  • $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, dental & vision benefits may be available.

Ready to Get Started?

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a hands-on production environment, we encourage you to apply today.

Join USA TODAY in Des Moines and become part of the team that keeps our production operation moving.

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Additional Information

  • Job category: Operations
  • Salary: $18/hr
  • Posted: Sep 19, 2026
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