Operator in Bindery - 2nd shift

Overview

#2 Bindery Operator

We are hiring an experienced #2 Bindery Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #2 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for reviewing job specifications, performing set-up tasks, monitoring the equipment and troubleshooting on our Core Print Solutions team. This role includes a $2,500 signing bonus upon being in the role for 90 days.

• 2nd shift - 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
• Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

• In this opportunity as a #2 Bindery Operator
  , you will be responsible for:
• Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements
• Performing or delegating/overseeing set-up tasks
• Monitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality product
• Performing moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment
• Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off
• Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance, involving Maintenance as needed
• Using computer-based workflows applications to manage files
• Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc
• Accurately marking, verifying and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy
• Providing work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstream
• Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture
• Performing training as needed
• Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures
• Generating, implementing, performing and sustaining continuous improvement ideas as well as housekeeping procedures to maintain work area
• Participating in project teams as needed
• Providing back up for other operators to cover absences or breaks
• Recommending and implementing process improvements

You're a fit for the role of the #2 Bindery Operator if your background includes:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred
• Experience leading and training others
• Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery
• Strong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions and resolve machine issues
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement
• Competent with rulers and measurement
• Good communication skills
• Able to run multiple pieces of equipment
• Experience on Perfect Binders with up to 40 station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing and palletizing
• Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines, collating/kitting lines with up to 30 stream feeder stations, packaging/cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines, Aster sewing equipment and hot foil stampers
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders
• Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel
• Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection

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• Compensation: 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: On-the-job coaching and learning, leadership development, and opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans including vacation, sick days, holidays, and wellness resources.
• Culture: Inclusive and flexible culture with a focus on customer service, innovation, and collaboration.
• Social Impact: Paid volunteer days and opportunities to participate in ESG initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact: Working to uphold integrity and transparency in our…