Perfect Binder Operator

*This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA. Relocation assistance is available.*

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Position: Skilled Perfect Binder Operator

Status: Full-time

Salary: $30, Relocation assistance available

Hours: Days

Location: Spokane Valley, WA.

About this role: This position serves to finish and prepare advertising, editorial, and commercial products for distribution to home delivery subscribers, mail subscribers, and other internal and external customers.

What you'll do: Operate Post Press machinery according to specific Bindery Operator classification 1-4 qualifications as defined by the Post Press labor contract, which may include pallet jacks, stacking, under-wrap and strapping machines, labelers, cutters, folders, inserting, saddle-stitch, and perfect binder equipment, etc.

• Prepare printed products off-press for delivery, insertion, or binding by precision jogging, bundling, and palletizing of those products.
• Prepare newspapers and advertising and commercial publications for delivery to subscribers, advertisers, and other external and internal customers.
• Prepare newspaper and advertising and commercial publications for mailing by inserting, bundling, labeling, and meeting appropriate postal regulations of those products.
• Perform hand insertion of commercial, advertising, and newspaper products as required.
• Work with fellow bindery operators and packaging assistants to ensuring accurate number of products are delivered to delivery personnel.
• Do basic transferring of data to computerized post-press equipment and machinery when required. Also, perform data input to and provide reports from computerized equipment and machinery.
• Participate in the training of packaging assistants and fellow bindery operators in best-practice operation of equipment and proper methods of jogging, palletizing, inserting, and tying of newspaper, advertising, and commercial products.
• Perform general maintenance and clean up on all post-press machinery and equipment.
• Continually monitor quality assurance to ensure finishing services performed by the Post Press department are of the highest standards possible.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll contribute to our team:

• 2 years of Perfect Binder experience
• Strong aptitude in fine mechanical adjustments required to produce precision-quality finished products
• Basic data transfer and computer skills

What we offer:

Here at our family-owned and operated multi-business organization, community and our team mean everything to us. We're dedicated to setting you up for success by providing the tools and training necessary to excel in your position.

Imagine walking into a workplace where you're met with a friendly, supportive, and professional atmosphere every day. That's what we strive for – a place where you can thrive and grow.

As for benefits, we're proud to offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching, and Employee Assistance Programs. Plus, we understand the importance of work/life balance, which is why we provide generous PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays.

Join our team and become part of a company that values its community, cares about its employees, and is committed to your success.

What Next?

Create your candidate profile at https:// careers.cowlesco.com, complete all required fields, and upload any supporting documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and examples of work! At the end of your profile creation, simply pick the position(s) you would like to apply for and press "submit." It's that easy!

If you already have a company profile, log in and update your information where necessary, and apply to the open requisition.

If you need assistance with creating or logging into your candidate profile, please email careers @ cowlesco.com, and an HR representative will respond as quickly as possible.

Cowles Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates selected for hire will be required to undergo a background check.

Drug Testing applies to safety-sensitive positions.

Position open until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your bindery experience:
• This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA. Relocation assistance is available.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30