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gannett

Inserter III

Canton, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Our Newspaper packaging facility operates 365 days a year. workweek, we are seeking dependable candidates to work 40 hours per week. Starting times vary depending on the workday and shift. Benefits ...

gannett

Inserter III

Canton, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Our Newspaper packaging facility operates 365 days a year. workweek, we are seeking dependable candidates to work 40 hours per week. Starting times vary depending on the workday and shift. Benefits ...

gannett

Inserter III

Canton, OH · On-site

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Our Newspaper packaging facility operates 365 days a year. workweek, we are seeking dependable candidates to work 40 hours per week. Starting times vary depending on the workday and shift. Benefits ...

gannett

Inserter III

Canton, OH

$15.75 - $17.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Our Newspaper packaging facility operates 365 days a year. workweek, we are seeking dependable candidates to work 40 hours per week. Starting times vary depending on the workday and shift. Benefits ...

Lee Enterprises

Packaging Supervisor

Bryan, TX · On-site

PACKAGING SUPERVISOR The Bryan Eagle, a Lee Enterprises, Inc. paper is seeking a Full-Time Hands-on ... and inserting newspapers. This key position as a working supervisor will assist and provide ...

leeenterprises

Packaging Supervisor

Bend, TX

PACKAGING SUPERVISOR The Bryan Eagle, a Lee Enterprises, Inc. paper is seeking a Full-Time Hands-on ... and inserting newspapers. This key position as a working supervisor will assist and provide ...

leeenterprises

Packaging Supervisor

Bend, TX

PACKAGING SUPERVISOR The Bryan Eagle, a Lee Enterprises, Inc. paper is seeking a Full-Time Hands-on ... and inserting newspapers. This key position as a working supervisor will assist and provide ...

Hagadone Media Group

Packaging Operator

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Hagadone Media Group is looking for a dependable, energetic Mailroom / Package Operator to help bring our newspapers and commercial print products to life. You'll be the final step in the production ...

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How much do newspaper packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for newspaper packaging in the United States is $14.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $7.21 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is newspaper packaging?

Newspaper packaging refers to the process of assembling, bundling, and preparing printed newspapers for distribution to retailers, subscribers, and other outlets. This job typically involves tasks such as stacking newspapers, inserting supplements or advertisements, wrapping bundles, and labeling them for delivery. Workers in newspaper packaging play a crucial role in ensuring newspapers are protected from damage during transport and reach their destinations on time. The work is often fast-paced and may require standing for extended periods and operating packaging machinery.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a newspaper packaging worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Newspaper Packaging Worker, you need good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and basic literacy skills, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with packaging machinery, conveyor systems, and safety protocols is important for efficient workflow. Reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work quickly under deadlines are valuable soft skills in this environment. These competencies ensure accurate, timely, and safe distribution of printed materials to meet production demands.

What are some common challenges faced in newspaper packaging roles, and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges in newspaper packaging is meeting tight deadlines, especially during peak publishing times. Workers must ensure that newspapers are accurately bundled, labeled, and distributed without errors or delays. To address these challenges, strong attention to detail, teamwork, and familiarity with packaging equipment are essential. Adapting to fast-paced changes and maintaining effective communication with editorial and distribution teams also help ensure smooth operations.

What is the difference between Newspaper Packaging vs Newspaper Distribution?

AspectNewspaper PackagingNewspaper Distribution
Primary FocusPreparing newspapers for delivery, including wrapping and bundlingDelivering newspapers to subscribers and vendors
Work EnvironmentPrinting facilities, packaging areasOn the road, delivery routes, customer locations
Required SkillsAttention to detail, packaging techniquesNavigation, time management, customer service
Industry UsagePre-press and printing companiesDistribution companies, newspaper carriers

While Newspaper Packaging involves preparing newspapers for distribution through wrapping and bundling, Newspaper Distribution focuses on delivering newspapers to subscribers and vendors. Both roles are essential in the newspaper industry but differ in their primary tasks and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Newspaper Packaging job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,138 per year, or $15 per hour.

Newspaper Mailroom / Packaging Department Manager

HNP Midwest Communities

Big Rapids, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description


Newspaper Printing Mailroom / Packaging Department Manager
Hearst Newspapers - Big Rapids, Michigan
Schedule: 4:00 PM-12:00 Midnight
Build Your Career With Hearst
At Hearst Newspapers, we do more than produce printed products. We help connect communities with the local news, information, advertising and stories that matter to their daily lives.
Every publication leaving our Big Rapids production facility represents a commitment to our readers, customers and communities. Our mailroom and packaging team plays a critical role in making sure those products are assembled accurately, completed on schedule and delivered with the quality our customers expect.
Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services and media company with operations around the world. For more than a century, Hearst has built its reputation through innovation, integrity and a commitment to informing audiences and improving lives. Hearst Newspapers operates daily and weekly publications across the country, combining the strength and resources of a major media company with the local focus of community journalism.
The Pioneer has served Big Rapids and the surrounding communities since 1862 and continues to provide trusted local coverage of schools, government, sports, businesses and community events.
At Hearst, we attract talented people, build careers and provide opportunities for employees to grow. We value teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement and employees who take pride in producing excellent work.
Position Overview
The Newspaper Mailroom / Packaging Department Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the mailroom, packaging, inserting and commercial finishing departments at our Big Rapids printing facility.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position will manage the evening production team and ensure that newspaper, commercial printing and mailing jobs are completed safely, accurately, efficiently and on schedule.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who is comfortable operating equipment, training employees, troubleshooting production issues and holding team members accountable. This position requires strong communication, organization and mechanical problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will have direct experience operating newspaper inserting, inkjet addressing, stitching, trimming or related commercial finishing equipment.
Major Areas of Accountability
  • Lead the daily operations of the mailroom, packaging, inserting, mailing and commercial finishing departments.
  • Ensure that safety, productivity, quality, housekeeping and on-time production goals are consistently achieved.
  • Manage, train, coach and develop employees working on the evening shift.
  • Establish clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, quality and workplace conduct.
  • Coordinate labor, equipment and materials based on daily and weekly production schedules.
  • Operate production equipment and provide hands-on support when needed.
  • Promote a positive workplace culture based on teamwork, respect, accountability and pride in our facility.
  • Identify production problems, workflow bottlenecks and equipment concerns before they affect customer deadlines.
  • Lead improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, efficiency, waste reduction and equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review daily production schedules, job tickets and customer specifications.
  • Assign employees to equipment and production responsibilities based on workload, experience and deadlines.
  • Coordinate newspaper inserting, commercial finishing, addressing, stitching, trimming, sorting and packaging activities.
  • Ensure all publications and commercial jobs are produced according to customer specifications.
  • Verify insert quantities, bundle counts, mailing information, skid tags and production documentation.
  • Monitor production throughout the shift and adjust staffing or workflow as production needs change.
  • Work closely with press, prepress, customer service, scheduling, shipping and transportation teams.
  • Confirm that completed products are properly labeled, packaged, staged and ready for delivery.
  • Maintain accurate production, waste, timekeeping, training, maintenance and quality records.
  • Train new employees on equipment operation, job procedures, quality expectations and safe work practices.
  • Provide ongoing coaching and cross-training to strengthen the capabilities and flexibility of the department.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and workflow issues and coordinate repairs when additional support is required.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance, cleaning and equipment inspections are completed.
  • Maintain an organized, clean and customer-tour-ready production department.
  • Monitor inventory levels for supplies such as inkjet ink, strapping, wrapping materials, labels, stitching wire and other production materials.
  • Investigate quality concerns, missed deadlines, shortages and production errors and implement corrective actions.
  • Communicate production results, staffing concerns, equipment needs and improvement opportunities to plant leadership.
  • Support company policies, safety requirements and operating procedures.
  • Participate in improvement projects throughout the production facility.
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on the needs of the operation.

Equipment Experience
Experience operating, maintaining or supervising production on the following equipment is strongly preferred:
  • GMA SLS 1000 inserting system
  • Kansa inserting equipment
  • Kirk-Rudy inkjet addressing equipment
  • Muller Martini stitcher-trimmer
  • Newspaper inserting and packaging equipment
  • Inkjet mailing and addressing systems
  • Commercial bindery, stitching, trimming or finishing equipment
  • Material-handling and palletizing equipment

Candidates with experience on similar newspaper, direct-mail, commercial printing or bindery equipment are also encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
  • Three or more years of leadership, supervisory or lead-operator experience in newspaper production, commercial printing, direct mail, manufacturing, packaging or a related environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing employees in a deadline-driven production environment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
  • Ability and willingness to operate equipment and work alongside the production team.
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to set clear expectations and consistently follow up on results.
  • Strong organizational, scheduling and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple jobs, changing priorities and firm production deadlines.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
  • Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, email and production-related software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, customers, vendors and technical support providers.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with employees throughout the organization.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional technical, printing, manufacturing or leadership education is preferred.

Physical and Work Requirements
  • Ability to work the regular schedule of 4:00 PM to 12:00 midnight.
  • Ability to work additional hours, weekends or holidays when necessary to meet production requirements.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to bend, reach, climb and work around moving production equipment.
  • Ability to lift and move materials commonly used in newspaper and commercial print production.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with production noise, moving equipment and changing temperatures.
  • Ability to safely perform equipment setup, adjustments, cleaning and basic maintenance.

Why Join Hearst?
Hearst offers the resources and stability of a respected global company while maintaining the strong local connections of a community newspaper organization.
This position provides an opportunity to:
  • Lead an important production department within a growing commercial printing operation.
  • Develop employees and build a strong, accountable production team.
  • Work with a wide variety of newspaper, mailing and commercial printing products.
  • Gain experience with specialized inserting, inkjet and bindery equipment.
  • Participate in equipment improvements and production improvement projects.
  • Build a long-term career with one of the country's leading media and information companies.
  • Produce products that directly support local journalism, community organizations and area businesses.

Our Benefits
Hearst recognizes that its employees are one of the company's most valuable assets. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, professional development and quality of life.
Benefits and programs may vary based on position, work schedule and eligibility and may include:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness programs
  • Training and professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • On-the-job equipment and leadership training
  • Employee discounts and additional Hearst employee programs

Hearst is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age or other characteristics protected by law.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories-growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms-to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action, and be inspired.
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