FEEDER

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.