Bindery - Operator

Bindery Operator I | Walsworth – Fulton, MO1st Shift - 7:00am to 3:00pm (Mon-Fri)2nd Shift - 3:00pm to 1:00am (Mon-Thurs)
Our Team Is the Heart of Our Business Are you an experienced bindery operator ready to lead a crew? Walsworth started in 1937 as a family-owned printer in Marceline, Missouri. Today we're one of the top three yearbook printers in the country and a leading magazine printer. We're still family-owned, and our reputation depends on the skilled operators who turn printed pages into finished products.

We're hiring a Bindery Operator I at our Fulton facility. You'll set up, run, troubleshoot and maintain bindery equipment, including Case-In machines, Perfect Binders and Saddle Stitchers. You'll also lead and coach your crew, train new operators and help improve how we work. If you know bindery equipment well and want to use your experience to lead, we want to talk to you.

What You'll DoSet up, run and maintain your assigned equipment.

Lead and coach crew members during each shift.

Troubleshoot equipment using company procedures to keep quality high and production on schedule.

Read job information carefully and apply department policies, procedures and instructions correctly.

Meet or beat department and company goals.

Keep accurate counts.

Do preventive maintenance, and work with supervisors and maintenance to get repairs done quickly.

Pass key information to the next shift so the handoff goes smoothly.

Train new bindery operators and crew members.

Watch production and quality, and suggest process improvements.

Follow all Walsworth safety procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Need High school diploma or equivalent.

At least 6 months of experience in a bindery role.

At least 1 year as a Bindery Operator II, or previous Bindery Operator I or equivalent experience.

What Helps You Succeed You stay organized and work on your own in a fast-paced environment.

You work well on a team and can lead one.

You're a strong troubleshooter.

You communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.

You follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and related materials.

You pick up new computer applications as needed.

You're flexible and dependable, with a strong work ethic.

Systems you'll use: AS400 or Monarch.

Physical Requirements Stand or walk for long periods.

Use your hands and fingers to handle materials, controls, tools and equipment.

Use a keyboard and other office equipment as needed.

See clearly up close for detailed work.

Focus on detailed work for long periods.

Lift and carry materials as needed.

Work overtime beyond a 40-hour week based on production needs.

Why Walsworth?

Leadership role: lead, coach and train your crew.

Career growth: build your bindery skills and advance in the printing industry.

Stability: a family-owned company with a proud history and a strong future.

Team culture: work with people who take pride in what they produce together.

If you have bindery experience and want a role where you can lead, apply today.

Walsworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.