Product Handler - Production
Gannett
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Manufacturing / Production / Operations
Posted on May 23, 2023
Req #27324
Friday, April 21, 2023
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services.
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To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com
Our current portfolio of media assets includes The USA TODAY NETWORK, which includes USA TODAY, and local media organizations in 43 states in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. We also own digital marketing services companies under the brand LocaliQ, which provide a cloud-based platform of products to enable small and medium-sized businesses to accomplish their marketing goals. In addition, our portfolio includes one of the largest media-owned events businesses in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures.
To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com
Position Requirements:
- Education and/or Experience- A minimum of a high school diploma, preferred. At least 3 years’ experience in a driving/receiving environment.
- Language skills- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
- Mathematical Skills- Ability to do basic math calculations.
- Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Physical Demands-While engaged in the duties of this job, the employee will be required to perform the following activities: Standing in one place for extended periods, walking around production area, and talking above noise. Good manual dexterity is a must. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Vision Requirements- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches of less).
Color Vision- ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to Focus- ability to bring an object into sharp focus.
Depth Perception- ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.
Work Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Temperature extremes may be experienced during the summer and winter months.
- While in the production area, the employee will be working near moving mechanical parts.
Authority, Responsibility and Duties:
- Authority- The Transportation and Receiving clerk derives his/hers authority from the Production Manager.
- The Transportation and Receiving clerk has sufficient authority to fulfill the responsibilities and duties assigned to this position, within the guidelines established by the Production Manager.
- Any authority not specifically assigned, in writing, to another position, will remain with the The Transportation and Receiving clerk.
- On occasion the Production Manager may temporarily assign one or more responsibilities to another clerk, this does not relieve the Lettershop Team Lead of the ultimate responsibility in that area.
- The Transportation and Receiving clerk does not have the authority to hire, fire, evaluate and discipline personnel working on behalf of the position.
- Take any action necessary to carry out responsibilities of the position, so long as it is consistent with the established company policy and sound judgement.
Responsibilities:
- Provide training for those that lack knowledge of the Transportation and Receiving department.
- Oversee the Transportation and Receiving jobs.
- Keep equipment in good working order.
- Ensure customers are receiving the best service possible and strive for zero errors.
- Promote an enjoyable working atmosphere for any Team members.
- Train a designated employee to assume the duties of the Transportation and Receiving clerk in the event of unforeseen and prolonged absence.
Job Duties:
- Maintain training for any new clerk.
- Monitor all jobs on the dock to ensure that they are accurately completed on time and in the most efficient manner possible.
- Assist Production Manager with coordinating communications for members vacations, assuring the proper staffing levels are maintained.
- Order parts and supplies necessary for Lettershop functions.
- Make sure that machine maintenance is completed on time.
- Complete all reports required.
- Monitor inventory of company and customer material and give notice when thresholds have warranted more materials.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Production Manager.
Gannett Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where Gannett employs employees.
In addition, Gannett Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with Gannett Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact Gannett Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@gannett.com.
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- Job Family UNION
- Job Function Marketing Solutions
- Pay Type Hourly