Pocket Feeder

  • Part-time

Company Description

Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario's largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

Metroland's diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. We continuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com

Job Description

We are currently providing an opportunity for a Causal Part time position as a Pocket Feeder at the Peterborough location. Reporting to the Manager, the individual is responsible for inserting flyers into the machine and manually inserting flyers into newspaper for distribution.

  • Correctly insert newspapers or flyers into the pockets of an automated inserting machine
  • Open bundles of raw flyers and papers, count into specified amounts to prepare them for insertion
  • Identify and confirm the correct version of assigned flyers are to insert and report any flyer feeding or mechanical issues to the Operator
  • Assist in sorting the rejected flyers for reinsertion and manually insert or remove flyers as needed
  • Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Completion or currently enrolled in Secondary Education or equivalent
  • Strong verbal communication skills and good attention to detail
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment
  • Capable of working in a team environment and maintain positive relationships with team members
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for an extend period of time with ease

Additional Information

Diversity & Inclusion
Torstar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.

AODA
Torstar is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

COVID-19
Torstar remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace.  As of December 31, 2021, candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations or booster dose(s) that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required.   We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.

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