Part Time Warehouse Worker

Part-Time Warehouse Worker

The Chicago Tribune is seeking three Part-Time Warehouse Workers to join our team! In this role, you will perform a variety of tasks related to processing newspapers and supplements in our mailroom, primarily catching newsprint bundles off the stackers and assembling preprinted sections of the paper.

The hours are 5:00 p.m. 12:30 a.m. (+/-). One position is available for MondayFriday; two positions are available for TuesdaySaturday.

What you will do:

• Pile newsprint papers from stackers or tyers onto pallets
• Hand-stuff preprinted parts of the newspaper into "complete" packages
• Move sections of newspapers and inserts stored on pallets using manual pallet jacks
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Follow recycling and material separation programs
• Perform any of the job duties described in the mailroom as trained and required
• Adhere to all safety regulations and policies
• Uphold department policies and procedures regarding safety, performance, attendance, etc
• Meet set productivity, reliability, and quality standards and goals
• Maintain positive working relationships and good communication across all levels of the organization
• Manually pile/unpile bundles of newspapers or free-standing inserts

What you will bring:

• Above-average problem-solving skills necessary to monitor and troubleshoot the tier strapping machine
• Ability to read and distinguish different insert versions
• Potential to change work assignments on short notice and maintain flexibility in scheduling
• Comfortable working in a high-volume warehouse environment around forklifts, pallet jacks, and heavy machinery
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Warehouse experience preferred, but not required
• Physical capacity to stand, walk, pile, reach with hands and arms, use hands to handle or feel, and lift bundles weighing up to 50 pounds

Benefits and Compensation:

The hourly wage is $15.40. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please visit for more detailed information.

Who we are:

Founded in 1847, the Chicago Tribune, is the top source of news and information in the Chicago area and the largest news organization in the Midwest. The Tribune, winner of 27 Pulitzer Prizes, is known for its innovative investigative reporting, insightful coverage of the arts and culture, and community-leading opinion writing. As the cornerstone of Chicago Tribune Media Group (CTMG), the Chicago Tribune anchors a diverse network of publications. This includes six daily suburban papers, over 30 hyperlocal weeklies, Chicago Magazine, and digital offerings that inform, engage and connect communities.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment drug screen will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours