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At the bottom of this page is a link to the "Application for Employment" form.
Please take note of the position title you
wish to apply for.
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Challenging
employment opportunities are available for talented individuals. To apply
in person… Applications may be completed at: Internal
applicants… Employees of Allen Press should
send a completed Application for In-House Position (see HR Forms in HReServices) to Human Resources for consideration. To be eligible, you must have held your
current position for a minimum of 6 months and must not be under disciplinary
review. After
you’ve applied… Due to the number of applications
we receive, we regret we are not able to accept phone calls regarding open
positions or the status of an application/resume. The applicant will be contacted by HR to
request additional information or schedule an interview if they are
selected. Applications without all requested information will not be
considered, so please check your submission prior to sending. A word
about benefits… Allen Press offers a comprehensive benefits package for
full-time regular employees. Employees
are eligible to enroll the first of the month following 60 days of
employment. Benefits
include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, prescription
benefit, basic life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment
insurance/dependent life insurance, long-term disability insurance,
short-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, supplemental life insurance,
personal accident insurance, and a Section 125 flexible spending plan (for
uninsured medical or dependent care expenses). Direct deposit is
optional. Our company is an FMLA
covered location. Click here for more information: http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Paid leave is available after 30
days of employment. There is no
waiting period for paid holidays. Allen Press is a business casual environment. Allen Press is a drug-free workplace. Other
helpful information… A post-offer, pre-employment
physical/drug screen is required prior to employment. Allen
Press reserves the right to post and appoint positions at management
discretion. Page Updated: Bindery Worker Job Summary: Under the
direction of Bindery Supervisor, this position is responsible for assisting operators
and other team members in project set-up, quality control, and project
completion. Essential Functions: 1.
Perform job duties and conduct self in accordance
with Allen Press, Inc. core values. 2. Read project specification sheet
to determine setup specifications and instructions. 3. Retrieve project signatures for
collator machine setup. 4. Arrange signatures onto collator
tables in appropriate order. 5. Examine finish product for defects
such as imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn or loose pages, etc. 6. Remove, stack and wrap finished
product for warehousing in accordance with specifications. 7.
Record production activities and times in
timekeeping system (Covalent) according to protocol. 8.
Stock inventory as needed. 9.
Perform other duties as assigned. Education/Experience/Abilities: 1.High School diploma or
equivalent required. 2.Experience operating a
pallet jack and power lift preferred. 3.Previous bindery work
experience preferred. 4.
Ability to develop constructive and cooperative
working relationships with others required. 5.
Ability to communicate clearly and professional,
both verbally and in written form, required. 6.
Ability to maintain excellent attention to detail
required. 7.Ability to interpret
instructions or specifications, in verbal or written form, including those
dealing with dimensions, quantity, and machine setup. 8.Demonstrate basic
addition/subtraction computational counting skills. 9.Demonstrate understanding
and application of standard, metric, and pica measuring units. 10. Demonstrate
basic mechanical ability in order to understand machine setup, function, and
troubleshooting. 11. Ability
to perform moderate to heavy levels of physical exertion requiring frequent
lifting (approximately 50 pounds) and work requiring constant and/or
repetitive motion (grasping, bending, standing, lifting). 12. Maintain a safe work environment
in accordance with Allen Press safety protocol and OSHA standards by wearing
assigned protective equipment and reporting any actual or potential safety
hazards to the Human Resources Safety Coordinator or supervisor. 13. Ability
to work overtime as needed. 14. Ability
to work in a noisy production environment that is fast-paced and
team-oriented. Charlesworth Coordinator Job Summary: Process
and track production jobs sent to and received from typesetting vendor.
Coordinate the onboarding and transitioning of new
and existing titles to the typesetting vendor’s conventional workflow.
Interface with the typesetting vendor’s development team to research and
resolve errors resulting from problems with the tagger, style tool, and
templates. Assist with in-house typesetting production as necessary. Essential Functions: 1. Perform job duties and conduct self in
accordance with Allen Press, Inc. core values. 2. Ensure
typesetting vendor has all necessary job components to complete and deliver
quality work in timely manner. 3. Efficiently operate office equipment
necessary to send and receive to and from typesetting vendor all electronic and
hard copy job components. 4. Quality
check all materials returned from the typesetting vendor to ensure Allen
Press personnel have all relevant job
components to proofread, print, and post online. 5. Track jobs and coordinate with both
internal and external departments to keep them on time. 6. Upload and check final pages to RIP
platform. 7. Communicate with typesetting vendor to
solve problems and keep production moving. 8. Eliminate systematic paging errors
following the Process/Technology Errors Protocol. 9. For in-house titles, enter corrections to
text, tables, and math as marked by proofreaders or editors. 10. For in-house titles, re-key lines, typeset
occasional new type. 11. Fulfill special requests from supervisor. 12. Recognize and report need for procedural
changes. 13. Keep supervisor abreast of scheduling
problems. 14. Bring problems/issues to attention of
supervisor. 15. Perform other duties as assigned. Experience/Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 2. Background in computer programming,
mathematics, science, copyediting, proofreading, or printing. 3. Practical experience typesetting with
desktop systems, though 3B2 software preferred. 4. Practical experience with markup languages
(SGML, XML). 5. Familiarity with proofreading/copyediting
instructions preferred. 6. An aptitude for a second language
preferred. 7.
Ability to work in a schedule-sensitive, team environment. Cognitive/Physical Requirements: 1. Great attention to detail. 2. Ability to follow written and verbal
directions. 3. Good communication skills, both written and
verbal. 4. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. 5. Must be able to lift 10lbs or less on a regular basis. Check-in Clerk Job Summary: The Check-in
Clerk will ensure that mail list files and mailing and shipping specification
sheets that have been prepared for the purpose of mailing and shipping bound
printed materials are properly organized and are ready to be sent to the
packaging equipment and Shipping department. In order to properly carry out
the functions of the job, the Check-in Clerk will understand the workflows of
the Packaging and Shipping Departments and how they relate to the Essential Functions:
1.
Perform job
duties and conducts self in accordance with Allen Press, Inc. core values.
2.
Ability to read and understand the job specification sheet/work order.
3.
Ability to organize and prioritize incoming mail list files from the
Allen Press List Management department.
4.
Ability to communicate in a timely and
organized manner mail list availability to the Packaging Lead.
5.
Ability to check for and report errors related to discrepancies in
work orders and mail list files.
6.
Assist the List Management, Packaging, and Shipping departments as
needed in resolving errors related to work orders and mail list files.
7.
Ability to comprehend basic United States Postal regulations.
8.
Contribute toward providing a positive and productive work
environment.
9.
Follow safety rules and regulations.
10.
Perform other duties as assigned Experience/Qualifications:
1.
Experience working with USPS preferred.
2.
Experience in a production environment preferred.
3.
Experience with MS Office (Word/Excel), email software and 10-key
required.
4.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
5.
Must be self-directed, team-oriented.
6.
Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
required.
7.
Must have a keen eye for detail. Cognitive/Physical Requirements
1.
Ability to hear, communicate, and respond to
different Allen Press departments coherently.
2.
Ability to handle very detailed work.
3.
Ability to sit, walk, bend, lift, stretch,
stoop, and perform overhead and lateral reaching tasks.
4.
Ability to remain stationary for long periods.
5.
Ability to file in both high and low file drawers and shelves.
6.
Ability to move materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Supervisor, Editorial Services Job Summary: Candidate performs supervisory duties for Editorial Services;
Copyediting coordinators, Proofreaders and Table/Math Technicians.
Duties include overseeing editorial work flow, prioritizing work, problem-solving
workflow issues, providing feedback and training as necessary, meeting with
new and existing customers, and demonstrating company core values. Essential Functions: 1.
Perform job duties and conducts self in accordance with Allen Press,
Inc. core values. 2.
Supervise a team of copyeditors, copyeditor coordinators, table/math
technicians, proofreaders, assistants, and contractors. 3.
Monitor workflow to ensure that jobs are being done in a timely
manner. 4.
Set the goals, priorities, and tone of Editorial Services. 5.
Assess current states of Editorial Services: quality of copyediting
and proofreading, the relationship with other areas, the number of in-house
personnel versus the work coming into the areas, and the effectiveness of
day-to-day procedures. 6.
Continually examine industry standards for contractor rates and
working conditions and suggest any necessary changes to help Allen Press,
Inc. remain competitive. 7.
Assist the copyediting and proofreading coordinators with the
following tasks: 1. Monitoring of the contractor pool
in relation to existing and foreseeable work flow. 2. Recruitment of copyediting and
proofreading contractors as needed. 3. Development and maintenance of
effective procedures for evaluating potential and existing proofreading and
copyediting contractors and in-house employees. 4. Delivery and maintenance of
training materials to existing and new personnel and contractors. 8.
Provide Manager of Content Processing and Editorial Services with
regular status reports covering the\ status of
Editorial Services projects and individual performance. 9.
Participate in on-site and off-site meetings with customers as needed. 10.
Consult with prospective customers and evaluate sample journals to
determine the level of edit needed; advise proposal team. 11.
Travel as needed to conferences and seminars to keep abreast of
current state of publishing industry in relation to copyediting and
proofreading. 12.
Be willing to support company decisions and follow through to ensure
completion. Non-Essential Functions: 1.
Perform other duties as assigned. Experience/Qualifications: 1. BS or BA in Science, English,
Technical or Business Communications, Journalism or related field preferred. 2. 1–2 years of experience in
supervision or equivalent experience. 3. 1–2 years of experience in scientific
publishing, editing, or equivalent field. 4. Understanding of basic contracting
principles. 5. Ability to resolve a range of
problems associated with a deadline-oriented environment. 6. Ability to cross-train and learn
other tasks that affect the copyediting and proofreading areas. Cognitive/Physical Requirements: 1. Excellent people and organizational skills, including good written and oral communications. 2. Ability to follow directions and work in a schedule-driven, team environment. 3. Exceptional visual acuity. |
