Bindery Operator

Now hiring for a Bindery Operator

Location: Chanhassen, MN

Pay Rate: $20.39 - $31.03 per hour

Schedule: 1st and 3rd shift 12 hours rotating schedule

Hard Work. Honest Pay. Run the Line Right.

Looking for Bindery Operator jobs in Chanhassen where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

responsible for setting up, adjusting, operating, and maintaining a variety of bindery and finishing equipment used to convert printed materials into completed products such as books, catalogs, manuals, directories, and magazines.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Machine Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

• Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain bindery and finishing equipment.
• Operate folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding, and gluing machines.
• Make machine adjustments to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
• Read and interpret work orders, job specifications, and production schedules.
• Coordinate multiple machine stations throughout the production process.
• Monitor product quality, productivity, and production output.
• Lead and direct production crew members as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on bindery equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, job specifications, and production instructions.
• Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude required.

• Previous experience operating bindery, printing, finishing, or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of bindery machinery, including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, perfect binders, and gluing equipment.
• Ability to set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment.
• Knowledge of paper stocks, printing materials, and finishing processes.
• Leadership experience directing or assisting production crews is a plus.
• Strong attention to quality, productivity, and workplace safety.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Frequently use hands and arms to operate machinery and handling equipment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong visual ability to inspect product quality and monitor machine performance.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

"Flexible, organized work environment that I honestly can say I've never had it better."- Jose, Machine Operator, Staffmark

Ready to keep things moving? Apply today.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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