Saddle Stitcher Operator - 2nd Shift

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Are you looking for your next career move? We are currently looking for a Saddle Stitcher Operator to join the Mittera team on 2nd shift! The Saddle Stitcher Operator is responsible for operating saddle stitcher machines and will play an essential role in the company. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the finishing team members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.

• Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product
• Read and understand job tickets and other specifications before beginning assigned jobs
• Make-ready and run all aspects of the saddle stitcher (pockets, stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table and mail head, etc.)
• Fill in for other operators when needed
• Promote, enforce and sustain safety and look for ways to improve the operation
• Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Finishing personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
• Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
• Fill out maintenance requests as needed
• Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and company safety rules

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 – 2 years' previous bindery experience
• Previous experience operating a Mueller Martini, Heidelberg, Osako saddle stitcher preferred
• Experience on various bindery machines, such as a binder, cutter, folder, stitcher, and poly wrapper is a bonus

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
• Ability to lift 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
• Requires near visual acuity
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Advancement Opportunities

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

$20 - $23/hr.