Operator in Bindery - 3rd Shift

Position: #3 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. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon being in the role for 90 days.

Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota3rd Shift - 10:30pm - 6:30amOccasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About the Role:

In this opportunity as a #3 Bindery Operator , you will be responsible for:

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 trouble-shooting 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, etcMay 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 back up for other operators to cover absences or breaks

Recommending and implementing process improvements

About You:

You’re a fit for the role of a #3 Bindery Operator if you have the following required qualifications:

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred

Good mechanical and technical skills, with the 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 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbsCan regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel

Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection#LI-CB1

What’s in it For You?

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, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.

Career Development and Growth:
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.

Industry Competitive Benefits:
We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition…