Production Worker, Newspaper Packaging and Assembly

Job overview

The Production Worker, Newspaper Packaging and Assembly role is onsite in Kent, WA. Pay is $20.65–$25.40 per hour; new hires typically start at $20.65 per hour. The Seattle Times serves the Pacific Northwest with independent journalism. This role prepares printed newspapers for delivery by inserting and collating print products, maintaining quality, and bundling finished products for customers and businesses.

What you'll do

• Insert and collate additional print products and sections manually or using mechanical insert machines
• maintain quality assurance of bulk print products
• bundle products for final delivery
• assist the Production team with Packaging and Assembly projects as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production worker

newspaper packaging

print production

assembly

quality assurance

kent wa

the seattle times

$20.65–$25.40/hr

retention bonuses

medical insurance

401(k)

pension plan

paid vacation

union position

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Two $600 retention bonuses after 90 and 180 days
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• optional life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) and employer pension contribution
• vacation accrual, sick pay, nine paid holidays, free parking, complimentary subscription, wellness program, and parental leave options.

Why this role

New employees are eligible for two $600 retention bonuses, after 90 and 180 days of service.

About the employer

The Seattle Times is hiring for this role. Industry: Periodical Publishers. Sector: 51.