Valassis is a leader in intelligent media delivery, providing over 58,000 clients with innovative media solutions to influence consumers wherever they plan, shop, buy and share.  By integrating online and offline data combined with powerful insights, Valassis precisely targets its clients' most valuable shoppers, offering unparalleled reach and scale.  NCH Marketing Services, Inc. and Clipper Magazine are Valassis subsidiaries. Its signature Have You Seen Me?® program delivers hope to missing children and their families.  Valassis is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vericast.

We are intelligent media delivery.


Rewards

·  Take charge of your future with our generous 401K savings plan with company match, which is vested from day one.

·  Participate in our company wide well-being program that also serves to lower your annual health insurance premiums.

·  Explore new education opportunities with our Tuition Reimbursement Plan which covers up to $5,250.

·  We offer work-life flexibility, meeting personal obligations along with professional success.

                    

Position Summary:

Responsible for machine operation and crew(s) in a light industrial setting. 
Must manage machine team(s) to insure proper and safe operation of assigned equipment. 
Responsible for quality, output and meeting production goals.
Additionally fulfills the job duties of a Production Technician 1 and 2 as required. 
Under the direction of the Shift Supervisor, acts as a work leader for machine operation and maintenance.


Key Duties / Responsibilities:

Performs activities to maintain a working knowledge and understanding of machine components and manufacturing operation.
Performs basic maintenance on assigned machines and components.
Demonstrates strong understanding of computers and keyboard functions.
Applies advanced troubleshooting skills for pocket issues such as doubles, misfeeds and jams.
Resolves machine productivity and product quality problems without assistance.
Demonstrates mathematical skills by calculating labor hours per thousand and machine up time.
Performs activities to maintain a strong knowledge and understanding of machine components and operation, including jacket pocket, carousal, stacker, and auto-strapper.
Demonstrates effective written and verbal English communication skills as a trainer for new hires and temporary associates.
Collects, analyzes, and reports critical objective data and information to supervisor, recommending improved machine use, quality control, and staff utilization.
Communicates with management via e-mail or other computer based methods.
Performs safety audits, correcting and documenting any safety behavior issues with team members. Reports and/or corrects machine safety issues.
Adheres to housekeeping standards.


Education & Knowledge:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language preferred.
Advanced computer software experience.
Strong knowledge and understanding of machine components and manufacturing operation.

Communication & Contacts (Internal/External):

Communicate with other production team members.


Decision Making Scope: 

Under the direction of the 2nd Shift Manager, may assist with associate assignment to equipment.


Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

Lift 10 to 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally. 
Bending, Stooping and Climbing as needed.
 

Experience / Skills / Abilities:

3 – 5 years related experience.
Ability to multi-task.
Work Lead experience (multiple machines).
Strong knowledge of machine components and manufacturing operations.
Ability to troubleshoot machine problems.
Demonstrates advance skills in computers and production reports.

Vericast, to include its affiliated and subsidiary companies (Harland Clarke, Valassis, NCH Marketing Services, Clipper Magazine), is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting [email protected],