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HELP WANTED- Sun Community News & Printing

01 Mar HELP WANTED- Sun Community News & Printing

Posted at 12:52h in Help Wanted by

Multiple Positions Available

 

Denton Publications was founded in Elizabethtown, New York, in 1948 by William Denton. Working out of his garage, with a small print shop and family members as his staff, Mr. Denton began publishing the Valley News. After 40 years of operating the business, the company was sold to the Alexander Family in 1988. Today, from that humble beginning, the company has grown to employ a staff of over 50 dedicated professionals. We operate out of an 18,000 square foot production facility in Elizabethtown, New York, and serve the region with seven targeted distribution newspapers throughout northeastern New York State and western Vermont along with a quarterly lifestyle magazine.  To apply for any of these open positions, please go to https://www.suncommunitynews.agency/employment

 

WEB PRESS OPERATOR

Responsibility: Quad Stack Offset Press Operator with emphasis on the commercial printing.

Accountability: The General Manager and the Senior Press Foreman

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Work with the press team to prepare and maintain the press and the associated equipment for quality printing .
  • Review the production board and production reports to ensure that all jobs like trimming, stitching, folding, labeling and mail prep are printed according to the instructions provided on each job’s production report.
  • Attach printing plates to the cylinders and set ink key levers according to specification sheets from our QuickSet Software program.
  • Roll Clamp Truck operations will be required to unload supply trucks and store in the warehouse in the appropriate sections assigned to the various sizes, and weights we stock.
  • Shaft newsprint rolls and load rolls onto the splicers as needed for each job.
  • Fill ink wells as needed with black or process colored inks as needed for each job.
  • Assist in preparing the job for further processing in the post press department or for transportation to the customer.
  • Complete all jobs in a timely fashion as required.
  • Prepare and assist in any department role as needed including the recyling and removal of spoiled copies produced during set up.
  • Be knowledgeable of the various ink pumps, compressors, motors, controller, console, splicers, stackers, and auxiliary equipment used to simplify the workload.
  • Organize all details and provide the preplanning necessary to ensure a smooth production on the days of processing.
  • Be knowledgeable about the equipment used in your department which may be used to assist the work load.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment, functional work space and within compliance of all OSHA company safety standards.
  • Be open to explore new programs, work methods and equipment that will enhance the department work flow.
  • Make sure the tools of your trade are in good working order and are maintained properly and regularly serviced.
  • Maintain a quality reputation for the company and help establish a positive work environment in the department.
  • Offer suggestions and ideas to improve quality, increase production and streamline operations.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled department meetings.

 

Hours: This is a 40 hour per week Monday through Friday work schedule. It may require some unusual work schedules, starting earlier than normal or staying later. Your flexibility in assisting us to meet the sometime special timetables of our customers will be crucial to your employment here.

 

Compensation: The initial range for this position will be between $25 and $35 per hour based on experience and ability.  Approved time over 40 hours in a week will be paid at time and half.

 

Additionally: Teamwork is essential to the success of any organization. Always maintain a spirit of friendly cooperation and helpful assistance toward all employees. Any internal disputes or personality conflicts should be brought to the attention of the General Manager or the Plant/Human Resource Manager. Confidentiality is very important!  It is mandatory that any and all information concerning a customer’s advertising or the details of a news story to be kept strictly confidential. Unauthorized disclosure of any information prior to publishing is grounds for dismissal. The company’s employee guidebook has a complete description of other policies, guidelines as well as a description of all company benefits.

 

 

PRODUCTION SUPPORT STAFF

Responsibility:  Assist in the workflow of the Production Department with emphasis on assisting the equipment operators while learning the printing trade and equipment operations. Load and remove products from equipment while in operation. Prepare the equipment for the next job. Assist in completing the job through all phases of production while learning the overall operations. Maintain and make ready all production equipment including but not limited to; the QuadStack Web Press, STI Stacker, Kirk Rudy, Heidelberg Stitcher or Muller Martini Inserter, Strappers, and any other equipment as may be used in the production work flow.

Accountability:  The Post-Press Production Manager

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Shaft newsprint rolls and load rolls onto the splicers.
  • Fill inkwells with both colored and black inks.
  • Learn to adjust ink settings during the startup and while running.
  • Prepare the water system and understand the impact of water in the offset printing process.
  • Place printing plates onto the press.
  • Proof page numbers and publications for missing copy or errors during the start-up process.
  • Work closely with the department staff so as to be knowledgeable about schedules, customers, upcoming projects, inserts and other factors, which may effect the department.
  • Review the production board and production reports to be aware of the upcoming printing, trimming, stitching, folding, labeling and mail prep job for the day and week.
  • Move printed materials from press to post press area.
  • Load product and inserts into inserting machine, assist in pocket set-up, clearing jams and take-off routine for the Kirk Rudy or Muller Martini Inserter and Inkjet equipment.
  • Be knowledgeable of the various pumps, compressors, motors, pallet jacks, loading dock and auxiliary equipment used to simply the workload.
  • Disposal and recycling of newsprint, plates and other reusable items through the recycling process, which is in constant change.
  • Ensure proper and safe maintenance of equipment. Keep a clean, functional workspace within compliance of all OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Assist in maintaining a high level of quality control to ensure no sub-standard work leaves our plant.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with customers, vendors and staff.
  • Offer suggestions and ideas to improve production and streamline operations.
  • Assist with anything you may be called upon to do at the discretion of management for the benefit of the company

 

Hours:  This is a 32-40 hour per week position, generally 5 days per week. It may require some unusual work schedules, starting a little earlier than normal in the mornings or staying a little later in the evenings. Your flexibility in assisting us to meet the sometime special timetables of our customers, will be crucial to your employment here.

Compensation: Starting compensation will be $15.00 – $24 per hour based on experience. Time over 40 hours will be paid at time and a half.

Additionally: Teamwork is essential to the success of any organization. Always maintain a spirit of friendly cooperation and helpful assistance toward all employees. Any internal disputes or personality conflicts should be brought to the attention of the General Manager or the Plant/Human Resource Manager. Confidentiality is very important!  It is mandatory that any and all information concerning a customer’s advertising or the details of a news story to be kept strictly confidential. Unauthorized disclosure of any information prior to publishing is grounds for dismissal. The company’s employee guidebook has a complete description of other policies, guidelines as well as a description of all company benefits.

 

POST PRESS MACHINE OPERATOR

 

Responsibility: Post Press Machine Operator with emphasis Muller-Martini and Kirk-Rudy Inserting\InkJet Addressing, and Heidelberg Stitcher/Trimmer.

Accountability: The General Manager and the Senior Press Foreman

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Work with the production team to be the lead operator and maintain the associated post press equipment for proper operation.
  • Review the production board and production reports to ensure that all jobs like trimming, stitching, folding, labeling and mail prep are printed according to the instructions provided on each job’s production report.
  • Set up the correct equipment based on the specification for each job as noted on the production report.
  • Fork Truck operations will be required to unload and store incoming products as well as work produced in-house and stored in the warehouse, including the appropriate sections and fliers requiring insertion into specific
  • publications.
  • Assist in preparing the job for further processing in the post press department or for transportation to the customer.
  • Complete all jobs in a timely fashion as required.
  • Prepare and assist in any department role as needed including the recycling and remove of spoiled copies produced during set up.
  • Be knowledgeable of the various vacuum pumps, compressors, motors, controller, console, stackers, and auxiliary equipment used to simply the workload.
  • Organize all details and provide the preplanning necessary to ensure a smooth production on the days of processing.
  • Be knowledgeable about the equipment used in your department which may be used to assist the work load.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of all equipment, functional work space and within compliance of all OSHA company safety standards.
  • Be open to explore new programs, work methods and equipment that will enhance the department work flow.
  • Make sure the tools of your trade are in good working order and are maintained properly and regularly serviced.
  • Maintain a quality reputation for the company and help establish a positive work environment in the department.
  • Offer suggestions and ideas to improve quality, increase production and streamline operations.
  • Attend and participate in scheduled department meetings.

Hours: This is a 40 hour per week Monday through Friday work schedule. It may require some unusual work schedules, starting earlier than normal or staying later. Your flexibility in assisting us to meet the sometime special timetables of our customers will be crucial to your employment here.

Compensation: The initial range for this position will be between $20 and $25 per hour based on experience and ability.  Approved time over 40 hours in a week will be paid at time and half.

Additionally: Teamwork is essential to the success of any organization. Always maintain a spirit of friendly cooperation and helpful assistance toward all employees. Any internal disputes or personality conflicts should be brought to the attention of the General Manager or the Plant/Human Resource Manager. Confidentiality is very important!  It is mandatory that any and all information concerning a customer’s advertising or the details of a news story to be kept strictly confidential. Unauthorized disclosure of any information prior to publishing is grounds for dismissal. The company’s employee guidebook has a complete description of other policies, guidelines as well as a description of all company benefits.

 

SALES POSITION

If you are outgoing, a go-getter, self motivated person then we have a job for you.  We are looking to expand our sales team and are looking for the right candidate to help us grow here at The Sun. This position will be a combination of inside and outside sales along with customer service duties. We need a reliable, organized, self-motivated individual to join our team. We are looking for someone that can grow with us and that will be here for years to come.

We have both part-time and full-time opportunities available.

Starting pay is $15 per hour.

Benefits: We offer shared Health Insurance, Paid Vacations, Paid Sick Time, Supplemental policies such as Vision and Dental, Life Insurance, and a Simple IRA.

These positions will be based out of our Elizabethtown and Ticonderoga offices.