Utility Worker-1

Description

The Washington Post is looking to hire Part Time - On Call Utility Workers!

This position entails working in a loud, industrial environment with machinery.

Responsibilities :

• Keeping pressroom floors and walls free of debris such as paper, ink, and rags;
• Emptying waste carts in Pressroom and Reelroom;
• Cleaning external surfaces, lights, and brackets of printing presses,
• Sweeping and mopping decks of printing presses;
• Mopping floors and operating floor scrubbers;
• Operating mule in order to drain ink sumps;
• Manually scrap and wash dirty ink buckets;
• Handle chemicals in accordance with proper safety procedures;
• Act as back up in assisting with machine operation; including moving rolls of newsprint, prepping newsprint, stacking newspaper bundles, sorting, stripping, bundling and shipping of cores, and operating various types of production machinery in a safe manner;
• Operating the JBT system
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

• Demonstrated ability to work in a safe manner around heavy equipment efficiently and effectively;
• Ability to shift priorities and perform duties based on changing demands of pressroom;
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and co-workers when issues or concerns arise;
• Reliable transportation and the ability to work various shifts;
• Ability to perform physical duties that require bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, lifting, pushing, reaching and walking;
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Work with minimal supervision;
• 1-2 years experience preferred in a fast-paced, deadline-orientated environment.

Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey :

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid pension and 401(k) match

Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave

Nine paid holidays and two personal days

20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent

Robust mental health resources

Backup care and caregiver concierge services

Gender affirming services

Pet insurance

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Leadership and career development programs

The Post strives to provide its readers with high-quality, trustworthy news and information while constantly innovating.

That mission is best served by a diverse, multi-generational workforce with varied life experiences and perspectives. All cultures and backgrounds are welcomed.

The innovation doesn’t end in the Newsroom dozens of teams power The Washington Post . We are now hiring the next innovator how will you Impact Tomorrow ?