Mailroom Support in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota at Forum Communications Company

The Detroit Lakes Tribune has been delivering award-winning local news to Detroit Lakes, MN and the surrounding communities since 1872. Its best-in-class journalism earned the publication first place award in sports reporting from the Minnesota Newspaper Association in 2024, as well as other notable mentions. The Detroit Lakes Tribune is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company with 20+ publications across the Upper Midwest that collectively deliver local news to more than 5 million readers every month.

Job Summary

Support mailroom operations by assisting in the assembly and preparation of printed materials for distribution.

Expected compensation for this role is $18.15 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.

Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Place/stack bundled mail on pallets.
• Operate electric floor jack to move skids.
• Feed strapping, plastic wrap, and bottom wrap machines.
• Assist in staging mailroom equipment before production runs.
• Load various feed stations; occasionally hand feed.
• Palletize products as they run off the machines.
• Occasionally responsible for housekeeping duties.
• Abide by all OSHA regulations and the lockout/tagout program, as well as other established company safety policies.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and computer knowledge are preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other employees of the organization.