Bindery Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $18-$21

Bindery Operator

Position Primary Purpose : Provide overall support to production employees where needed to complete projects within specified guidelines.

Essential Functions

Determine specifications and perform bindery operations on work orders with appropriate utilization of bindery machines. May include guillotine cutters, mechanical folders, drills, round corner and stitching machines.

Ensure product is acceptable within quality guidelines by monitoring runs for defects and performing adjustments as needed.

Maintain accurate accounting resource information by recording all labor functions, timespan on work orders and time cards in accordance with company policy

Perform manual labor operations specified on work orders by correct application of industry accepted practices for gathering signatures, jogging flat sheets, padding and other paper material handling.

Secondary Functions

Maintain and repair bindery equipment by performing regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance as recommended by manufacturer and keeping records regarding all maintenance.

Perform additional duties as assigned and work in other departments as required

Previous Experience

1 to 3 years in a production position

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Demonstrated Abilities

General knowledge of overall printing process

Good hand eye coordination.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Operate pallet jack

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must be detail oriented.

Must be able to stay on task without supervision.

Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks.

Continuous performance of basic numeric calculations as well as writing, reading, comparing and analyzing.

Ability and willingness to treat customers and coworkers in a manner consistent with Koke New Centurys mission and values

Physical

Continuous standing for extended periods of time when providing services and carrying out other responsibilities. Lifting to 50 pounds unassisted. Bending, squatting, or kneeling to reach and work with equipment on ground and machine level. Reaching above shoulder level to reach supplies overhead. Continuous use of hands in repetitive tasks such as grasping, twisting / turning of wrists; finger dexterity to perform various duties with tools required. Continuous speaking and hearing for interactions with customers, supervisors and coworkers. Color determination without color blindness. Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or more for product handling purposes.

Mental

General intelligence, continuous motor coordination skills, continuous alertness due to equipment and machinery surroundings. Frequent use of judgment, reasoning, and patience, in solving issues.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a manufacturing / printing press environment and requires mobility within the production work area. Exposure to constant and intermittent sounds of machinery in a production environment. Exposed to extreme temperature changes around machinery. Exposure to various chemicals used in operating printing presses to include dusts fumes vapors or mists.