Bindery Operator

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Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as a Bindery Operator supporting a large-scale packaging and printing manufacturing operation focused on high-volume, precision finishing and converting processes.

• Location: Raleigh, NC 27615
• Pay Rate: $17/hour
• Shift: 3:30 PM – 11:30 PM
• Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
• Work Setup: Onsite, production-based manufacturing environment

• Read and interpret job tickets and work orders to determine setup specifications.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and troubleshoot bindery equipment.
• Operate bindery machines including cutters, folders, envelope inserters, and shrink-wrap equipment.
• Perform finishing tasks such as cutting, folding, binding, and packaging printed materials.
• Monitor workflow to ensure quality standards and production targets are met.
• Log production data and material usage accurately.
• Follow department startup, cleaning, and shutdown procedures.
• Adhere to safety policies and quality control guidelines.
• Communicate issues related to orders, quality, or equipment performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 3–5 years of bindery or print finishing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical assessment.
• Ability to read a ruler and perform basic math.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak production periods.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, see, hear, and communicate effectively.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus at varying distances.
• Comfortable working in loud production environments.

• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• Opportunity for long-term employment through temp-to-hire conversion.
• Access to manufacturing roles with reputable employers.

Once you apply, a Kelly recruiter will review your qualifications and reach out if your background aligns with this opportunity. Even if this role isn’t the right fit, joining Kelly’s talent network keeps you connected to future roles.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about—so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Bindery Operator today!

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