What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookbinder/Saddle Stitch Operator - 3rd Shift position at Arandell?
As a Bookbinder is a part of our production team that expertly translates production requirements into visually appealing and functional products. You will maintain a high level of quality, operate, and control a bindery stitcher or perfect binder safely, fulfilling production requirements while following proper procedural guidelines. You have the responsibility and authority to direct all activities of Technicians assigned to the machine for the day, including job duty review, training of new employees, and ensuring that all job requirements are met.
This is a 3rd shift role from Sunday through Thursday 11PM - 7AM with opportunities for overtime.
WHAT YOU’LL DO ON THE A-TEAM:
- Sets up and controls the assigned machine for each job specified.
- Maintains machines regular maintenance, keeps machine ready to run product, and ensures a clean and neat work area.
- Checks and controls quality of product on a running basis.
- Manages and directs the Technicians pertaining to using the proper material to maintain a high level of productivity.
- Runs the machine at the optimal production speeds relating to the specified goals set by the Bindery Manager or Supervisor.
- Seeks assistance when necessary to solve setup and running problems that may be causing slower production speeds.
- Provides feedback to management and supervision when slowdowns or issues occur on machines.
- Participates in regular evaluations of Technicians as needed.
- Performs all special duties assigned by the Bindery Manager and/or Supervisor.
- Performs all duties safely and in accordance with all safety rules and requirements.
- Maintains a positive customer relations approach towards visitors, customers, and employees.
- Maintains a high level of confidentiality on all matters involving the Bindery Department and Arandell Corporation.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience with stitching and/or bindery machinery.
- Ability to utilize logic and conceptual thinking skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Requires the ability to provide effective and clear written and oral communication.
- Must be willing to work weekends, overtime, or be responsive to manufacturing questions as needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent sitting.
- Frequent use of hands to type, finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools.
- Frequently is required to talk or listen.
- Occasional standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Company paid life insurance policy
- 3% 401(K) company contribution
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- TelaDoc services
- Temperature controlled environment
Arandell is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. Arandell does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Arandell also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories.
