Inserter Part-time / Production Packaging

The News & Advance, a Lee Enterprises publication is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, dependable person to work part time as an Inserter in our Lynchburg printing plant. Duties include operating inserting machine, feeding pre-prints into insert machine hoppers, verifying counts of papers, labeling and topping of bundles, bundling and shipping of papers and pre-prints. Qualified candidates must be at least 18 years old, have an excellent attendance record and work history.

Basic math skills and the ability to read and write a must. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule as mandatory overtime may be required, as well as a mandatory weekend shift. Candidate must be reliable and be able to lift bundles weighing approximately 30 pounds. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EOE M/F/V/D

Responsibilities

• Work evenings, nights, weekends and holiday shifts as required approximately 24-32 hours per week, depending on your availability.

• Shifts vary in hours, days of week, start and finish times.

• Stacking newspaper bundles/inserts onto pallets.

• Wrapping, strapping and moving pallets with a pallet jack.

• Responsible for learning safety procedures.

• Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary element for this job.

• Overtime is required on some shifts.

• Responsible for accuracy, thoroughness & reliability.

• Need to be able to handle multiple tasks and to be flexible in a changing environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis and work within deadlines.

• Dependable with excellent attendance, including nights, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Be a self-starter and able to work well independently.

• Able to be flexible and follow simple directions.

Job Type: Full – Time / Part-time

Work Remotely:

• No