The Dallas Morning News · 1 day ago
Packaging Specialist - Night Shift
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$42K/yr - $48K/yrThe Dallas Morning News is seeking a Packaging Specialist to assist in the handling, assembly, and production of the newspaper. The role involves operating various machinery, monitoring production quality, and ensuring safety in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Turns on and sets up stackers to accommodate the appropriate bundle size and page count
Turns on bottom wraps and is ready to change roll when necessary
Turns on and sets up Schur Palletizing System and be able to navigate through series of PLC controls, setting the machine up for the appropriate mode of operation 'Local or Remote,' operating machine in a manual mode when necessary
Replenishes stretch film and cardboard when necessary
Works in palletizing cell during production, monitoring its functionality, and corrects errors such as: Lost Slip Sheet, Row Errors, etc
Monitors bundle quality and counts; Removes damaged product as necessary
Clears jams from stacker by removing and replacing bundle guides and re-start equipment
Clears jams from strapper, thread strap and restarts equipment
Removes and labels completed product from palletizing system ensuring correct product and bundle count before dispatching to circulation
Prepares preprints by removing damaged product and jogging them for placement into the feeder for insertion into the paper
Loads preprinted material into feeders at minimum rate of 8,000 pages per feeder minute which may require loading multiple feeders depending on the page count of the preprints
Clears feeder jams when they occur by opening the door, removing the jam, and re-starting the machine
Catches, jogs and neatly stacks inserted packages on pallets for later insertion into the newspaper
Catches, jogs and neatly stacks papers from the press on pallets for later processing
Empties papers that fall into the reject bin at the miss station – corrects papers by adding or removing inserts that may have doubled or by pulling all inserts out
Assists in overall cleaning of the department as well as immediate assigned area to ensure a safe working environment
Turn on, set up and operate Mailing equipment Video- Jet and Kirk Rudy NetJets mailing equipment. With the complete understanding of the UPS mailing label process
Material Handling responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials and products within the manufacturing facility, including tasks like loading/unloading, inventory management, and operating equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts
Qualification
Required
Some knowledge of computers
Some knowledge of production process
Monitoring – monitoring/assessing performance of yourself or department to make improvements or take corrective action
Active Listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the point being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Time management – managing one's own time
Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Ability to change positions when needed and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively in a face-paced, deadline-driven industrial environment
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and others
Ability to read and interpret manuals for machines, equipment and safety manuals
Ability to follow directions and complete job in a safe manner
Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a forklift to exact positions
Position requires working in production areas while forklifts, pallet jacks, inserting and related equipment is in use
Ability to quickly respond (with hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears
Finger dexterity – Ability to make coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Manual dexterity – Ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Position requires a 'safety first' mentality
Company
The Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News offers the latest local and international news via a variety of print and digital media.
Founded in 1885
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.35MKey Investors
Meta Journalism Project
2023-02-27Grant· $0.35M
2015-03-11Series Unknown· $5M
Leadership Team
Jim Moroney
Publisher/CEO
Recent News
2025-12-06
EIN Presswire
2025-11-10
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