Operator in Bindery - 3rd Shift

#3 Bindery Operator

We are hiring a #3 Bindery Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #3 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for performing set‑up tasks, monitoring equipment and troubleshooting on our Core Publishing Solutions team. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus upon being in the role for 90 days.

3rd Shift – 10:30 pm – 6:30 am. Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts.

• Review job specifications for material and set‑up requirements.
• Perform set‑up tasks.
• Monitor the equipment and product quality; obtain maintenance support for equipment as needed.
• Perform simple to moderately complex trouble‑shooting related to product or equipment.
• Communicate effectively during shift and at shift hand‑off.
• Evaluate mechanical condition of equipment, complete preventative maintenance.
• May use computer‑based workflow applications to manage files.
• Accurately document activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc.
• May perform feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling or physical inventory cycle count activities.
• Actively participate in company safety programs and contribute to a safe culture.
• Meet or exceed established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures.
• Generate, implement and sustain continuous improvement ideas.
• Participate in project teams as needed.
• Provide backup for other operators to cover absences or breaks.
• Recommend and implement process improvements.

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred.
• Good mechanical and technical skills, able to troubleshoot, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement.
• Competent with rulers and measurement.
• Good communication skills.
• 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 streamfeeder 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.

• 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 policies, work from anywhere up to 8 weeks per year, and other supportive workplace arrangements.
• Career Development and Growth:
  On‑the‑job coaching, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, 2 company‑wide mental health days, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs.
• Culture:
  Inclusive, flexible, supportive organization with a commitment to values and teamwork.
• Social Impact:
  Two paid volunteer days per year and opportunities to participate in ESG initiatives.
• Other:
  Contribution to a broader mission of supporting justice, truth, and transparency.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. For this U.S. location, the base compensation hourly range is $18 USD – $34 USD. Base pay is determined based on factors including individual knowledge, skills and experience and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an annual bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We encourage talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world and do not discriminate based on race, color, sex/gender, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status or any other protected classification under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

This is a drug‑free workplace.