Bindery Operator Level 1 1St And 2Nd Shift

Job Title:Bindery Operator I

Department: Bindery (70)

Remote Eligible: No

Position Summary:

The Bindery Operator I responds to customers’ needs for attractive printed communication materials by operating the flatbed cutter and small folder. The Bindery Operator I is an entry level position that may operate, at a minimum, 2 Bindery machines.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Produce a superior product to the fullest ability with the tools provided to you, including but not limited to knowledge and machinery.
• When required, is responsible for inline packaging including, but not limited to, band wrapping and bulk packaging.
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on bindery machines, including cleaning, adjusting and oiling.
• Performs all function associated with a specific machine.
• Observes and monitors machine operations to detect malfunctions and makes required adjustments.
• Sets up, operates, and uses automatic and manual bindery machines.
• Feeds and removes various printed products from machine and stacks them properly.
• Cleans and lubricates machinery parts and makes minor repairs.
• Examines product samples for defects.
• Reads work order to determine work instructions.
• Trains and directs other Bindery Operators, if needed.
• Starts machines and makes trial runs to verify accuracy of machine setup.
• Login to Monarch to record time and value spent on each job.
• Responsible for ensuring that safety procedures in the plant including, but not limited to, Lock-out-tag-out, Hazard Communication, OSHA rules and regulations.
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
• Maintains the highest level of security and confidentiality as defined by company policy.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations, Printing & Mailing and/or President / CEO.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
• 3-6 months printing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as Job tickets and spread sheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use a ruler to conduct basic measurements.
• Complete all required training courses upon hire and annually thereafter.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Exclusion from the System for Award Management (SAM) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) prior to hire and ongoing throughout their tenure at the company. Inclusion in the LEIE is grounds for immediate dismissal.

• Power jacks certified (training provided).

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is loud, hearing protection is not mandatory, but available if needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not usually exposed to weather conditions.