Inserter/Pocket Feeder

Company Description

Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario’s largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada’s heartland.

Metroland’s diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. We continuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com

Job Description

We are currently providing an opportunity for Pocket Feeder/Inserter at the Burlington Distribution Center. Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager, the individual is responsible for manually inserting flyer packages into the pockets of an automated inserting machine in order to prepare newspapers for distribution. The pay rate is $15.00 per hour, with the ability to earn up to $18.00 per hour with our incentive program. Training will be provided. Multiple shifts available.

Day Shift - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (possibility) and Friday 7am-3pm**

Afternoon Shift - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (possibility), Thursday 3pm-11pm and Friday 3pm-8pm**

Night Shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (possibility) 11pm-7am**

**.75 cent premium for night shift

Weekend Shift - Saturday and Sunday 8am-8pm

**Hours of work are not guaranteed.

**We offer rewards and recognition for your contribution…it does not go unnoticed.

**We make time for fun! The fun factor is an important part of our culture….barbeques, ice cream trucks and more!

Duties:

• Correctly insert newspapers or flyers into the pockets of an automated inserting machine
• Open bundles of raw flyers and papers, count into specified amounts to prepare them for insertion
• Identify and confirm the correct version of assigned flyers are to inserted and report any flyer feeding or mechanical issues to the Operator
• Assist in sorting the rejected flyers for reinsertion and manually insert or remove flyers as needed
• Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion or currently enrolled in Secondary Education or equivalent
• Strong verbal communication skills and good attention to detail
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment
• Capable of working in a team environment and maintain positive relationships with team members
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and stand for an extend period of time with ease

Additional Information

Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview of your requirements.