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Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Role
Perform daily mailroom operations in the manufacturing of Dow Jones' and contract print publications in a cost-effective manner, with the highest quality standards available using existing technology. This includes Preparing, Operating and Maintaining newspaper mailing and bundling equipment, etc. You will also be splicing and installing label lists onto labelers, pushing rolls of plastic and paper, sorting tops, setting up and operating controls for stackers, conveyors and other equipment, and general equipment cleaning and maintenance. You will meet customer expectations for reproduction quality, content freshness and productivity, while managing materials consumption cost-effectively. You will work part-time, be based at the White Oak, Maryland Print Plant reporting to the Assistant Foreman/Woman.
You Will:
- Prepare mailroom for nightly operation of Dow Jones & Co. publications.
- Discard all printed waste into bailers or compactors.
- Perform mailroom operations to continuously improve upon the Production Quality Score, which integrates key performance measures such as reproduction quality, content freshness, productivity, and cost-effective materials consumption.
- Maintain open communication with the supervisor and other employees to reach the goals and objectives of the department.
- Assist in the training of new employees.
- Meet established performance standards, attend recommended training and complete active assignments.
- Understand and follow all corporate and plant policies/practices. Keep accurate, useful and timely operational and maintenance records. Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities.
You Have:
- 0-2 years of mailroom operations experience.
- Good vision, balance, hearing, and hand eye coordination.
- The ability to stand for 5 hours, be able to lift 50 lbs., kneel, bend, stoop and reach out and over head, climb stairs and ladders and push rolls of newsprint.
- High School Diploma or equal, or equivalent work experience.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in the use of business PC applications and mailroom controls.
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Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area: Dow Jones - Print Operations
Job Category: Administration, Facilities & Secretarial
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Req ID: 41136
