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Bindery Operator – Publishers’ Graphics
Earth City, Missouri
It’s not just print, it’s a passion. Since 1996, family-owned Publishers’ Graphics has been an industry leader in book manufacturing, offering customers options for short run, high quality books made with top-of-the-line equipment. Now, more than a quarter of a century later, PG is the go-to source for Print-On-Demand and short-run book production manufactured efficiently, sustainably, and with the highest standards of quality.
With manufacturing plants in two states and a new facility in Canada, combined with carefully cultivated partnerships across Europe, PG’s global reach is fueling growth in our customer base and production needs, and we are looking to add team players with great work ethics, positive attitudes, willingness to learn and the desire to be part of company that has successfully navigated the changes in the print industry for decades. If you work hard, set high standards for your work, appreciate your hard work being recognized and rewarded, and want opportunities for growth and learning, PG wants to talk to you!
Our Earth City, Missouri plant is hiring Bindery Operators for 1st shift. As a Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the machines and processes within the areas of our Bindery Department, which includes binding, trimming and head banding and casing in, and the finishings as provided by customer specifications. You will assist with other tasks as needed, such as checking quality and cleaning the machines, and sending completed orders to the shipping department.
As a Bindery Operator, you have:
· Experience in a manufacturing environment is required, experience with book manufacturing or bindery equipment is highly preferred
· Mechanically inclined – physical and manual dexterity and the ability to distinguish between colors and spot quality issues as small as tiny imperfections on a cover page or creasing in pages
· Experience operating machines such as cutters, trimmers, binders, head banders, sewing, coiling and similar machines
· Knowledge of customer-specific work order requirements – experience with reading job tickets and/or using job management systems and handheld scanners, and can easily learn our job management systems
· Time management skills to meet or exceed daily metrics, and are punctual and reliable
· Attention to detail – experience with quality control is a plus
· Energy and enthusiasm – you like challenges and learning new things, can adapt and pivot your focus as production needs demand
· The ability to stand for extended periods of time, as well as handle and lift materials up to 25 lbs.
Employees of Publishers’ Graphics receive competitive pay and benefits packages, paid time off, paid company holidays, and plenty of opportunities for growth and development – all in a fun, inclusive environment!
Publishers’ Graphics St. Louis, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to treating all applicants with dignity and respect. Applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital, veteran or disability status. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to all individuals with disabilities throughout the application, interviewing, and employment process.
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