What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saddle Stitch Bindery Operator - Night Shift position at Bradford & Bigelow Inc?
Description
Description
Newburyport, MA
Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Bindery Operators- Nights are responsible for the safe, efficient, and economical operation of bindery machinery in order to meet daily production goals in a manner consistent with rules and policies. Bindery Operators are generally responsible for safety and efficiently operating the company’s machines according to job specifications, quality specifications and the daily production schedule. Bindery Operators perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery. Depending on the machine, Bindery Operators hold a leadership role in guiding the work of their assigned crew(s). Other Bindery tasks may be assigned from time to time as warranted by workloads and production requirements.
Must be able to learn additional Bindery equipment but will be trained to do so.
This is a night shift; opportunities for overtime with a regular schedule of Monday - Thursday 6 pm- 4 am.
Salary based on Experience. Night Shift Differential. Apply and let's talk.
Bradford and Bigelow provide a Night Shift Sign on Bonus of $1000 paid in two installments. Ample overtime opportunities. B&B offers Extensive number of benefits including:
- Sign-on-bonus
- 12%-night shift differential
- Incentive Awards
- Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental)
- 401K and profit sharing
- Employee recognition program
- Growth opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement for classes in the Printing Industry
- On-Site Fitness Facility
Requirements
Requirements
PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Technical:
- Set-up, operate, adjust and maintain equipment.
- Operate machine at company standard for run speed.
- Makeready machine at company standard.
- Know how to read operators and parts manual for your machine.
- Know how to perform preventative maintenance on your machine.
- Report items that need to be repaired. Complete maintenance work orders when required.
- Assist maintenance personnel and outside suppliers during repairs.
- Know how to read and interrupt work order instructions.
Administrative:
- Accurately document all production activities in job tracking software.
- Accurately and thoroughly complete shipping reports/pallet flags. Sign the paperwork.
- Ensure that product counts are made. Properly dispose of left over forms and books
- Update operators log on a daily basis
- Maintains an organized workspace with work order, proofs, paperwork neatly prepared.
Quality:
- Know how to produce a quality book on your machine
- Pull quality samples at required intervals
- Notify crew members when you are running the customer samples
- Check the customer samples and place in bin or cartons and take them to the QC area. Complete the sample tag or shipping sheet
Leadership:
- Maintain a positive attitude and even temperament
- Actively participate in company training programs
- Maintain an excellent attendance record by keeping absences and incidences of being late to work at a minimum.
- Work daily and weekend overtime as necessary to meet customer expectations.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follows all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to proper use of PPEs, safe ergonomic practices, and proper and safe handling of chemicals.
- Working knowledge, awareness, and compliance with ISO Procedures.
- May require additional availability to work evenings and/or weekends.
Other duties as assigned, including working where directed, be it on varying presses or in other departments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Fluent in English; written and oral
- Prior experience in a printing environment
- Safely operate a fork truck/clamp truck
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work well with a team
- Excellent vision
- Ability to operate jacks safely
- Ability to work at a rapid pace
- Abilit to tolerate being exposed to loud noises and moving machinery (PPE provided)
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to work at a rapid pace
- Ability to tolerate being exposed to loud noises and moving machinery (PPE provided)
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to perform the following:
- Standing = 80 %
- Walking = 15 %
- Sitting = 5 %
- Carrying = 10 % Maximum Weight 50 lbs
- Pushing = 25 % Maximum Weight 50 lbs
- Pulling = 25 % Maximum Weight 50 lbs
- Stooping = 5 %% Maximum Weight 50 lbs
- Kneeling = 5 %%
- Reaching = 10 %
- Handling = 90 %%
- Handling = 90 %
· The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.
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