Bindery Apprentice

About the Organization Elanders has changed the game when it comes to a responsive, cutting-edge approach to managing, producing, and distributing materials on-demand on a local and global scale.

Elanders was founded in Sweden in 1908 and has grown Internationally, partnering with our customers in global solutions within supply chain management and print & packaging.

Elanders' Atlanta, Georgia operations offers many rewards and incentives such as BBQs, off site events, gift cards, food trucks, wellness activities and more. These are just a few of the ways we show appreciation!

Benefits available to full time eligible employees:
Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement, Health Benefits, Dental & Vision Benefits, Company Paid Voluntary & Life Insurance, Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Supplemental benefits, 401(k) with matching, AND More!

Elanders USA in Acworth, Georgia has a Vision for this position as follows:

Category Production

Req Number PRO-26-00007

Pay Range:

Shift First

Position Summary:

The Bindery Apprentice operates offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment, set up and adjusts machine and equipment for production runs. This role will learn the cleaning, maintenance and operation of the machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and submit requests for maintenance as needed.

Performance Objectives: accurate job runs, high performance, safe work practices, minimal downtime, efficient and professional communication

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reports to Bindery Manager any concerns to ensure that both technical and workflow issues are addressed and optimized.
• Able to trouble-shoot and problem solve on difficult projects.
• Ensures that folding equipment is optimized and operating within required standards in terms of process controls, planned maintenance schedules, make ready and running standards.
• Able to read and interpret information from the bindery paperwork/job jacket.
• Achieves competency and meets standards in regards to make-ready and run times as established by the company.
• Communicates with Bindery Manager on validity of standards and expectations from the project plan.
• Aids in the development and use of Quality Controls and Process Controls as required by Manager.
• Able to produce work following Quality Controls and Process Controls, to produce high quality work in the allotted time frames.
• Responsibly and accurately records productivity & performance for evaluation against expectations of the plan.
• Responsible to coach, train, and direct any General Workers, Apprentice Bindery employees, and temporary labor in executing tasks when they are assisting on the folding equipment.
• Operates other bindery equipment when necessary to maintain the flexibility of the bindery department.
• Recommends equipment repairs, parts and supplies as needed.
• Coordinates pass-off of information between adjacent shifts, with the goal of minimizing downtime and increasing productivity through information sharing.
• Informs Leads or Bindery Manager of any immediate concerns related to the successful operation of the department.
• Contributes/attends regular production / project specific meetings when required.
• Participates in specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that their work area and the rest of the bindery remain clean and tidy.
• Complies with all safety and health policies, procedures and practices; actively supports safety improvement initiatives; uses materials and equipment in an appropriate and safe manner; carries out all tasks in a manner so as to not create a hazard to oneself or others.
• Supports organizational goals and values.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High school diploma/GED or higher degree
• 3-5 years of experience in Bindery/Finishing
• 3-5 years of experience in Folding

• Optimistic
• Forward-thinker
• Desire to improve/grow
• Self- confident
• Team player

• Attention to detail is a must
• Sufficient computer knowledge
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day
• Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating
• Ability to read and understand job specifications
• Ability to intermittently squat, bend, stoop, push or pull

• Respectful
• Professional
• Dependable
• Active listener
• Knows when to ask for help

This position does not require any supervisory…