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About the Role: 

#LI-Onsite 

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

We are looking for a part-time casual Stereotyper to join us on our team. You will coordinate and process plate products according to the production schedule, operate plateroom equipment daily, and collaborate with colleagues across departments and with external commercial print customers. After a training period, you will have in-depth knowledge of all plateroom equipment. You will need to have an availability for night and weekend shifts to meet production needs. 

You will report to the Deputy Plant Manager and you will work onsite at our printing facility located in Queens, New York. 

Responsibilities: 

• Operate and maintain plate room equipment, including plate processors, hand jacks, file transmission-related systems, plate lines, and benders. 
• Ensure efficient, productive, and safe work environment by following all department office rules and Standard Operating Procedures 
• Work with team members to maintain positive and productive work relationships.
• Follow production schedules and deadlines to ensure delivery of newspaper editions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, stand, and walk for 8-10 hours per shift.

Basic Qualifications: 

• 3 or more years of experience in a production or warehouse environment in the newspaper production or offset printing industry. 
• Coordination with team members. 
• Ability to work well with people and adapt to changing technology. • High school diploma or equivalency. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous newspaper production or offset printing experience.
• Familiarity with plateroom equipment and tools. 
• Ability to operate all equipment during the training period. 

This role is a union role represented by the New York Stereotypers #1 

REQ-020840

 

Additional Compensation and Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The shift rate of pay for this role is:$159.68—$159.68 USD

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