Bindery General Production

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Temp to Hire Full Time

1st Shift - 8a-4p

2nd Shift - 4p-12a

3rd Shift - 12a-8a

Summary

This position functions as General Production for the Bindery Department. Duties include : feeding the stitcher pockets with the correct product and ensuring the operation runs smoothly; sorting product by zip codes and checking the quality of the stitched and addressed product; and stacking books evenly in a timely fashion on pallets or skids. The position also includes working with others in the company to provide the highest level of customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies and guidelines.
• Help to reach company’s customer service, profit, sales, and growth goals.
• Continually communicate with the bindery operator on the performance of the current job.
• Stack books evenly on a pallet / skid.
• Insert the two skid tags in the shrink-warp of the pallets / skids for shipping.
• Make sure information is correct on the tags for the skids or mail cages.
• Tie bundles together straight and even.
• Watch for jam-ups and miss-feeds on the machine.
• Efficiently feed the pockets with the printed materials as needed.
• Move pallets or skids as needed.
• Inspect product brought to the machine to ensure accuracy.
• When reading, verify all information on the address is correct and legible.
• Check finished product for trimmed off type and ensure books are stitched and trimmed straight.
• Shrink-wrap pallets / skids for shipping.
• Verify correct information is placed on the pallet, skid or cage tag.
• Insert skid tags in the shrink-wrap of the pallets / skids for shipping.
• Ensure information is correct on the tags for the skids or mail cages.
• Changing strap reel.
• Keep area around the machines and skids clean of unnecessary items.
• Follow department operational policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties assigned and those that may be necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactory. The requirements listed below are a representation of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Education and / or Experience

High School Diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Printing / Finishing experience a plus, but not necessary. On-the-job training provided.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply basic math concepts (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).

Reasoning Ability

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

Physical and Working Conditions

The job is performed in a manufacturing facility with exposure to large equipment, noise, and materials related to the printing process. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Requirements : Shift Available

2nd - 4 : 00 p.m. - 12 : 00 a.m.

3rd - 12 : 00 a.m. - 8 : 00 a.m.