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  • Production Assistant
    Production Assistant
    5 days ago
    Full-time
    Borough Park, Brooklyn

    KNW Trading Corp. designs and produces fine jewelry, with most production completed in-house by our skilled jewelry makers. We are seeking a Jewelry Production Assistant to support the production team with day-to-day operations, quality control, and shipping activities. Requirements · Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask effectively · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Bilingual in Mandarin and English preferred · Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, POS systems, and FedEx/UPS shipping systems · Comfortable working with numbers and accuracy-driven tasks · Strong team player who can work collaboratively and independently · Responsible, dependable, and self-motivated · Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and prevent issues · Ability to lift packages up to 40 lbs (on occasion), stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks · High accuracy in reading orders, matching product numbers, and labeling to prevent shipping errors · Leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative and help meet deadlines · Jewelry experience is a plus, but not required Responsibilities · Provide daily support to the Production Manager · Perform quality control by inspecting jewelry for craftsmanship, length, size, defects, and overall quality · Ship customer orders o Pack items by purchase order into boxes for shipment o Process invoices for shipment o Create shipment and carton labels o Complete all required shipping documents for each customer · Place orders for production, shipping, and office supplies · File and organize samples · Receive inventory accurately in the POS system Benefits: Paid time off, including approximately four weeks of paid vacation (with some flexible dates and some mandatory dates). Location: Brooklyn

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  • Machine Operator
    Machine Operator
    1 month ago
    $17–$30 hourly
    Full-time
    Garden City

    Machine Operator – Press Room Job Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining press room equipment to ensure the timely and accurate production of newspapers and other printed materials. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment with strict deadlines. Typical responsibilities align with current printing press operator standards, including setup, quality checks, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. Key Responsibilities • Set up and operate press room machinery, including web presses, folders, stackers, and related equipment, • Load newsprint rolls, ink, plates, and other materials required for production, • Monitor print quality throughout press runs, including color, registration, pagination, and overall appearance, • Make real-time mechanical and ink adjustments to maintain production standards, • Troubleshoot jams, plate issues, ink flow problems, and minor mechanical malfunctions, • Perform routine cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance on press equipment, • Ensure all press runs meet production deadlines and circulation requirements, • Maintain accurate production logs, downtime reports, and maintenance records, • Follow all workplace safety procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and PPE requirements, • Work collaboratively with pressmen, supervisors, and production team members to maximize efficiency Qualifications • Prior machine operator, press room, or manufacturing experience preferred, • Newspaper or commercial web press experience strongly preferred, • Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, • Ability to read job tickets, production schedules, and press specifications, • Comfortable working in a loud, fast-paced industrial environment, • Ability to lift 50 lbs or more, stand for extended periods, bend, and climb as needed, • Flexibility to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime, • Strong reliability and attendance record Preferred Skills • Experience with Goss, Harris, or other newspaper web press systems, • Knowledge of press room workflow, color control, and print quality standards, • Preventive maintenance and minor repair skills, • Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

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