Bindery Operator

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for operating folders, cutters, and booklet makers, saddle stitchers, etc. to execute customer projects with excellence and ensure on time delivery. They will also be responsible for assisting with hand-finishing operations where needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and run equipment to produce quality results with little supervision.
• Complete work in a timely manner as defined by production schedules.
• Moves from one task to the next using the production schedule.
• Understand requirements and ensure finished work effectively drives down stream processes.
• Follows work orders and questions those that are unclear or appear incorrect.
• Accountability for the quality of worked produced.
• Recognize errors quickly and ensure completed work meets our quality standards.
• Accurately records time and costs in Pace.
• Perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Works safely and keeps work area clean and in order.
• Available to provide some guidance and direction to trainees.
• Assist with hand-finishing projects as needed.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not an all-inclusive list and tasks may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Education/Experience:

• High school or GED preferred
• 2+ years of Bindery and Graphics Arts experience in the print industry
• Additional years of education and experience may be substituted for each other, as determined by Human Resources

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses manual dexterity and is mechanically inclined with ability to trouble shoot
• Strong, efficient work ethic that can thrive in a high stress, fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Follow through with responsibilities while following safety rules, processes and best practices
• Proven organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines, prioritize workload and make adjustment to meet business needs
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions
• Possesses basic arithmetic skills and ability to read a ruler
• Possesses basic computer/data entry skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to work overtime and weekend work as necessary.