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Company Description
Valassis, a Vericast business, is a premier marketing solutions company that accelerates profitable revenue growth for the 70,000 businesses it serves directly by influencing consumer purchasing and transaction behavior at scale while engaging with over 120 million households daily. We are recognized as leading providers of incentives, advertising, marketing services, transaction solutions, customer data and cross-channel campaign management, and intelligent media delivery that create millions of customer touch points annually for their clients. For more information, visit https://www.vericast.com or follow Vericast on LinkedIn.
Job Description
Join our AMAZING printing team in Durham NC!
This position works a 12-hour rotating work schedule. Do you enjoy taking advantage of multiple days off during the week? We’ll explain in our initial phone interview.
Job Summary
Operates the delivery end of the press unit (robot) and assists with additional press functions.
Key Duties/Responsibilities
- Maintains proper market identification, checking mastheads, skid tickets and layouts. Responsible for maintaining proper stack counts throughout the press runs. Operates and maintains the robotic equipment and stacking machines. Stacks signatures and maintains overall quality of skids. Identifies and reports any noticeable print defects to the Head Press Operator, Press Operator, or Supervisor. Monitors product waste and coordinates paper waste removal in the pressroom. Develops job skills and equipment knowledge necessary for level advancement. 70%
- Completes all work assignments during make-readies and other press downtime situations. Assists with the webbing up of the printing press. Keeps presses stocked with needed supplies. Assists with removing waste ink, used printing plates, press-side garbage, skids, slip sheets and plastic packaging. 20%
- Assists with changing slip sheets at the printing units. Assists with manual signature stacking when needed. Assists with cleaning press water systems and changing filters. Performs the Press Operator responsibilities when needed. Assists Head Press Operator and press team in making press-related decisions resulting in performance in the areas of production, waste, and quality. Completes preventive maintenance assignments and initiates work orders. Other duties as assigned. 10%
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
Experience
- 0 – 2 years Relevant Experience (Required)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively within and outside of the department.
- Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Reasoning Ability – Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Knowledge of computer software.
- Mechanical Ability – Ability to complete minor repairs on the finishing line equipment.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Desire to learn and complete training levels.
- Ability to work on a team with minimal supervision.
- Must not be afraid to get dirty due to heavy clean-up of ink and dust debris.
- Ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift with overtime requirements.
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.
COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS
- Informs Head Press Operator and press team of pertinent information and communicates to other departments as necessary.
DECISION MAKING
- Assists Head Press Operator and press team in making press related decisions resulting in performance in the areas of production, waste and quality.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb (steps or ladders up to 25 ft.) or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to chemicals that require special handling and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is required.
Additional Information
Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00
The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.
Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!
At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Vericast
Executive Producer – Technical and Creative Services
The Special Event Company is seeking an experienced Executive Producer of Technical & Creative Services to join our growing dynamic team. The Executive Producer will be responsible for leadership and oversight of client communication projects for live, virtual and studio productions. From the project’s inception to implementation, they will review and consult with stakeholders to offer advice, assign tasks, and ensure project cohesion and delivery for technical and creative services. The position requires experience supporting client communications (conferences, meetings, webinars, webcasts and video production) and proficiency in the industry landscape, aware of current trends, vendors and best practices for delivering outstanding and effective communications.
Executive Producer
● Help plan and execute the events: brainstorm ideas, develop event plan, and project timeline for projects
● Successful client communication across all event types
● Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders such as clients, presenters, technical crew, designers and external vendors
● Define objectives, outcomes and deliverables for communication projects
● Manage, organize and communicate project logistics and details to team members and staff
● Work with Producers and Coordinators to implement timeline with regular meetings/communications
● Recommend and institute operational changes to increase efficiency and quality and/or decrease costs
● Experience with live event production and how to create engaging experiences and show design
● Manage and direct internal & external teams to support the delivery of event or communication including:
● Production Partners and Technical Service Providers
● Venue & Studio Team
● Content Creators/Designers/Video Production
● All External Vendors
● Audit all client communications/touch points to ensure alignment with scope and goals
Technical and Creative Services
● Manage and execute events, including ownership of event production (both in-studio and in-person)
● Oversee production needs across entire book of business: Including Live, Studio, Virtual, Video Production and Post-production
● Recommend vendors, contractors and technology for the type of work that is needed
● Maintain lists of resources to fulfill scope of work for production
● Update scope of work in real-time with changes
● Develops RFP/RFQ for technical and creative services vendors
● Direct & Show Call live and in-studio events including video productions
● Technical scripting development for show calling and in-studio projects
● Oversee deliverables such as content, CAD, renderings, scripting, production schedule
● Review content created to ensure alignment with client communication goals and brand
● Manage and direct onsite team during live events
● Manage and direct studio team for client facing events/filming
● Creative/Art Direction
● Lead overall direction and design for live events, content development and creative assets
● Manage all external designers, editors, graphic artists on the direction and delivery of creative
● Communicate to client and stakeholders high level concepts and vision
● Develop project timelines and lead times needed for creative service development
● Manage budgets for projects and keep alignment with scope throughout
● Maintain communication with key stakeholders and feedback to creative team
● Work with sales and business development to ideate on solutions for projects and proposals
Account Management
● Support proposal development and education to deliver the right solutions for customers
● Meet with clients to evaluate needs and clearly communicate our value proposition
● Manage/create assets for ideations including strategy development, copywriting, event design, ideation
● Develop presentations (renderings, mood boards, etc.)
● Present with the team to communicate ideas to clients and prospects
Software/Tools
● Microsoft Office 365 Suite
● Project management software: Asana (or similar like Monday)
● Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote
● File sharing systems: Dropbox, Box.com, G-Drive, SharePoint
● Video Communications: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx
Preferred additional software experience:
● Adobe Creative Suite (basic Graphic Design proficiency)
● Video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve)
● Video review tools: frame.io and Vimeo
● Technical Drafting: 2D CAD designs used for production design (basic weight and point calculations for safe rigging design)
Compensation Package:
● Competitive salary based upon experience
● 401K Plan with company matching
● Health Care Benefits
● Flexible PTO policy
Requirements
● 5 years industry experience
● Ability to travel within the US or internationally if required
● Located close to the Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill)
● Work in-office 3 days a week (Apex, NC)
● Sensitivity to proprietary and confidential information
● Willingness to work out side of normal office hours (Mon.-Fri. 9am – 5pm)
The Special Event Company