FEEDER

Job Description

Feeder — Heatset Web Printing

Journal Graphics, Inc. Portland, OR Full-Time

Join a fast-paced print production team where your work keeps our presses running at their best. As a Feeder, you'll support press operations by managing ink, water, plates, and paper, and making sure supplies are always ready to go. This is a great next step for anyone with Jogger experience looking to grow their pressroom career.

What You'll Do

Maintain ink, water, and paper in the press

Operate a roll clamp and forklift as needed

Coordinate with the Head Pressperson to ensure the correct plates are bent, packed, and ready for the next job

Monitor printed product for fold quality and imperfections; maintain accurate compensation

Assist with make-ready: hang plates, change blankets, change and set blanket washers

Keep chemical bottles labeled, filled, and stored correctly

Gather job tickets, supply paper to the presses, and return unused stock to inventory

Verify roll stock in Paper Monitor and empty waste bins into the compactor

Remove finished pallets from the presses

Keep your press and surrounding area clean; sweep and mop at least once per shift

Follow all safety guidelines in the Employee Handbook

What You Bring

Minimum 6 months of Jogger experience

Full working knowledge of the Jogger position

Ability to read and understand job tickets

Comfort using a computer program to complete paper and ink usage reports

Solid basic math (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)

Strong communication skills

Printing experience a plus

Requirements After Hire

Forklift Operator certification within 30 days

Roll Clamp training within 30 days

Annual Lockout/Tagout training

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Why Journal Graphics

Journal Graphics is a great place to work. We're a tight-knit team that takes pride in our craft, supports each other, and keeps our presses running strong. Join a company where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a difference every day.

Journal Graphics is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Full-time