Founded in 1891, Advocate Printing & Publishing is the largest privately-owned printing and publishing company in Atlantic Canada. Committed to growth, continuous improvement and exceptional customer value, we understand that people really do make a difference. The Advocate advantage for printing, design, signs & banners, pre-media, photography, digital and on-line product solutions and exceptional customer service ensures delivery of communication products that stand out in meaningful ways, valued by customer growth and business success.
Advocate Printing & Publishing is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Jogger at our print production facility located at 181 Brown’s Point Road, Pictou, Nova Scotia. This is a full-time position in a fast-paced environment, as such, the ideal candidate will have the ability to follow precise procedures, possess excellent hand and eye co-ordination, effectively communicate, and work well with others.
Job Responsibilities

• Perform work in coordination with the press team members to insure proper press operations
• Ensure press person reviews and approves any changes that affect customer products
• Clean and maintain jogging and press areas continually to ensure a clean and safe work area
• Perform routine maintenance on the press with press team members as required to maintain press functionality.
• Check printed product for obvious quality problems such as fold, bunch, count, or anything else that would detract from product quality. Notify Press Operator of any quality defects.
• Ensure adequate supplies are available in the immediate work area to perform jogging work, such as pallets, banding/strapping materials, container boxes, labels, etc. Notify press crew or material handlers of shortages so that more supplies can be obtained timely for press operations to be maintained.
• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment to ensure and maintain quality, accuracy, and productivity throughout the production shift
• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment by following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards
• Work Environment: This position requires work in a production environment. The production environment has a loud noise level and requires PPE (hearing protection), ambient temperatures are warmer in the summer and colder in the winter, and may have exposure to vapors, chemicals, dust, and odors. Other PPE may be required related to specific tasks.

Requirements

• Strong verbal communication skills
• Able to read, write, and comprehend basic written instructions and work orders
• Available to work rotating shifts
• Flexible and quality driven
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Mechanical aptitude
• Previous experience in a printing plant or production environment will be considered an asset, however, willing to train an enthusiastic, dedicated, career-oriented individual

What Advocate has to offer

• Health, dental, and vision care benefits
• Pension plan
• Paid time-off policies
• Safety Boot Reimbursement

Advocate is committed to building and fostering a diverse, fair, and inclusive workplace which values diversity and encourages respect and dignity for all beliefs and ideas. As a member of our team, you will be offered a competitive compensation package including an opportunity to participate in our generous benefit programs.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through ADP or you can email your resume in confidence to: careers@advocateprinting.com
All applications will be gratefully accepted, however, only those being considered will be contacted