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 the equipment, and troubleshooting on our Core Publishing Solutions team. You may be eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus after 90 days in the role.

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

• Reviewing job specifications for material and set‑up requirements
• Performing set‑up tasks
• Monitoring the equipment and product quality; obtaining maintenance support for equipment as needed
• Performing simple to moderately complex troubleshooting related to product or equipment
• Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand‑off
• Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance
• May use 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.
• May perform feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling or physical inventory cycle count activities
• Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture
• Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures
• Generating, implementing and sustaining continuous improvement ideas
• Participating in project teams as needed
• Providing backup for other operators to cover absences or breaks
• Recommending and implementing process improvements

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher; vocational/technical degree strongly preferred
• Good mechanical and technical skills; ability 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 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 5lbs. above the shoulder; push, pull and lift at least 10lbs, occasionally up to 50lbs
• Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel
• Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel‑toe shoes and ear protection

• 2nd shift differential: $4.00 per hour; 3rd shift differential: $5.00 per hour
• Bonus plan
• Flex My Way supportive workplace policies: flexible work arrangements, up to 8 weeks per year remote work
• Career Development and Growth: on‑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 off, Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, resources for mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Social Impact: 2 paid volunteer days off annually, ESG initiatives

Thomson Reuters is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.