Paperhandler

Job Details

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.

Job Description

About the Role

The New York Times is an international brand that prints its 9 daily newspapers in College Point Queens for the New York Metropolitan area and the Eastern Seaboard.

The New York Times is looking for a part-time casual Paperhandler with an in-depth knowledge of all Paperhandler equipment and different roll types for multiple commercial newsprint. After the training period is completed you will read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

You will report to Mike Connors, Deputy Plant Manager. The work location will be onsite at our Printing facility in College Point, Queens, New York.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all paper rolls for the 9 daily newspapers are handled and transported safely.
• Work in a Union production environment with deadlines on a daily basis.
• Take inventory of paper rolls and prepare them for use in the printing facility.
• Ensure that all paper rolls are stacked according to safety regulations.
• Operate Paperhandler equipment safely while working with extreme care and caution.
• Maintain a clean environment in the paper storage area.
• Follow all safety guidelines and report any accidents or incidents to the supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be willing to work flexible hours in a Union production environment on a daily basis.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Can stand and walk for 8-10 hours per shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in a production environment.
• The ability to work with different types of paperhandler equipment.
• The ability to work in a team environment.

The rate of base pay for this role is $19.66 per hour.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email ...@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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 The New York Times Company

 04/17/2024

 New York,NY