Job Description

Tasks performed:
 Place wastepaper in trash cart
 Transport trash cart to compactor; dump trash cart in to compactor
 Operate compactor
 Some workers load skids of paper into trailers utilizing a forklift
 Sweep pressroom and reel room floors
 Sweep decks as needed
 Scrub and mop pressroom and reel room floors
 Dump and scrape 3.5 gallon buckets; place in bucket washer
 Wash presses and walls to height within reach on a daily basis
 Clean railings as needed
 Clean around quiet room as needed
 Pick up rags from rag cans and floors of the pressroom, reel room, quiet room, machine shop, locker room and decks. Place in drums and transport to loading dock, utilizing a hand truck. Task performed twice per day.
 Fill buckets with blanket wash and place on cart for each press (occasionally)
 With assistance of co-worker, place 55 gallon drum of cleaning solvent on dolly, as needed
 Use Putty knife to scrape the floor of the press unit arch; mop floor. Task performed once every two weeks
 Operate the automated guided vehicle (AGV) to supply newsprint to presses during production runs
 If press is not supplied with paper by the AGV, pushing to dollies weighing up to one ton (with assistance) is required
 Physically moving partial rolls of newsprint which are on the floor
 Removing cores (five to 25 pounds from press)
 Handling bundles of newsprint (50 to 90 pounds)

Compensation and Benefits

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

Free Post digital subscription

Leadership and career development programs

Benefits may vary based on the job, full-time or part-time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status.

The salary range for this position is:

The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.

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