Machine Operator

Role Overview

A Machine Operator is responsible for the printing and packaging of The Dallas Morning News, North Texas’ most dependable resource of news and information. This individual will coordinate activities in an industrial manufacturing environment and must manage their own time to ensure that quotas and production requirements are met.

Onsite: This is an onsite role.

What You’ll Do

• Operate the following machines in our production operations: Goss SSC Press, Mueller SLS 3000, Quipp Stacker and Kodak News Management, and handle platemaking.
• Apply production knowledge of materials, processes and techniques, such as label making, stacker operating, reel tending, plating up and making ready the press, setting inks and press operating, to keep manufacturing and distribution efficient and in line with company goals and generally accepted industry standards.
• Stay dependable to meet deadline- and time-sensitive production needs.
• Drive the completion of daily and nightly production goals through self-motivation.
• Identify and correct conflicts between the demands of deadlines and quality.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a fast-moving work environment.
• Help develop and implement workflow-enhancing processes.
• Monitor overall production productivity and recommend safer, faster and easier processes.
• Clean general areas around the warehouse.
• Perform related duties as assigned that may not be specifically listed in the job description but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level associated with the class of work.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or demonstrable experience in lieu of education.
• Five years of production environment experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
• Ability to think critically with a goal-oriented outcome in mind.
• Ability to overcome production obstacles while ensuring timely delivery of product.
• Ability to work under time pressure.
• Proficiency with PCs and PC programs such as Workday, email and learning management systems.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from coworkers and management.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in various forms.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work long hours when necessary.

Supervision

• Received: Work is performed under the general direction of a Production Lead.
• Given: Confident independent judgment must be exercised in all aspects of this position.

Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements: Work requires standing, sitting, bending, pushing and pulling, speaking and listening. Ability to lift, move or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
• Working Environment: Work is performed indoors in a controlled-temperature environment. Exposure includes constant noise and moving mechanical parts.
• Contacts: Primary contacts are internal department managers and coworkers.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship: This position does not provide immigration sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.S. without immigration sponsorship.
• Accommodations: We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact [email protected]. This email address is for accommodation requests only.

Benefits

We support our employees through personal and professional development and promote physical, financial and emotional wellbeing for employees and their families. Our benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental and vision coverage to help keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with a matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave to support growing families and new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Mental wellness benefits to support your emotional wellbeing.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for individual needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Support throughout different stages of your health and family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: Support to help keep your pets happy and healthy.
• And more: Learn more about additional benefits and details here.