Commercial Press Bindery Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:
1st Shift 6:30AM-3:00PM
The Bindery Operator is responsible for quickly, efficiently and accurately operating one or more of the pieces of Bindery department equipment, including, but not limited to: Cutter, Folder, Stitch Liner or Perfect Binder.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform, and is not intended to be all-inclusive)

• Demonstrate consistent performance in operation of the equipment, including: Proper set-up or make-ready; Proper running of equipment to maintain approved quality of the finished product; Inspecting for consistent, approved, quality; Properly tagging and identifying loads; Proper lubrication, cleaning and other general maintenance of equipment.
• Record job tracking/job costing data accurately for each operation and job, as trained
• Adhere to machine production time requirements and company production standards
• Offer advice related to the quality limitations and capabilities of equipment
• Stage materials before and after operations
• Respond to management and other department lead directives
• Adhere to job Prep, Press, and Bindery finishing related specifications
• Consult with Department Manager each shift for scheduling jobs
• Read and understand job ticket
• Verify and use proofs in checking finished product's attributes
• Perform machine make-ready (programmable and manual)
• Prepare jobbing and/or off load table
• Observation safety procedures consistently
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• All other duties as needed or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent education
• 1+ year experience operating manual and mechanized material handling equipment
• For new hires, must meet all FedEx Office employment qualifications in force at time of hiring
• For current FedEx Office team members, must meet hiring criteria for the position and transfer requirements as outlined in the Team Member Handbook

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to stand during entire shift, excluding meal and rest periods
• Ability to move and lift 55 pounds
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to bend/twist at the waist and knees
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other team members
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to perform work activities requiring cooperation and instruction
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to function in a fast-paced environment, under substantial pressure
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability, on a consistent basis, to report regularly to work and maintain established business hours in order to support the FedEx Office business; regular attendance and/or reporting could include regular attendance at a physical location and/or maintaining established business hours depending on the scope and nature of the position

Quality Driven Management strives to deliver market-leading customer experience, business excellence, and financial return through a Quality-oriented culture and day-to-day application of Quality science.

• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Works with management to reduce company costs/wastes, and to optimize profitability in areas of responsibility.
• Applies Quality concepts presented at training during daily activities.
• Supports FedEx Office Quality initiatives.

FedEx Office is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (except for bona fide occupational qualifications), sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or a related medical condition), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military leave or service, status as a disabled veteran or other covered veteran status, participation in EEO protected activity, any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, or association with a person on the basis of one or more of the foregoing. America's Military Veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
FedEx Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including throughout the application and hiring process, if requested. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should email HR.Recruiting@fedex.com.
FedEx Office will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. The existence of a criminal record is not an automatic or absolute bar to employment and a candidate's criminal record will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the job sought and the criminal offense, the timing of the offense, the nature of the offense, and any other relevant information. If you are applying in Philadelphia, PA, you can click here to learn about Philadelphia's fair chance hiring law.
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