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Bindery Book Inspector - 2nd Shift

Varsity Spirit, LLC
Edwardsville, KS Temporary
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000 employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at .

WORK TYPE : Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS 2525 Midpoint Drive, Edwardsville, KS 66111

WORK HOURS Monday – Friday, 2pm through 10 : 30pm

Seasonal Team members work 8-hour shifts for 40 hours per week. Shift times may vary, and extra hours may be added to your schedule to ensure we fulfill our commitments to customers.

This is a Seasonal position January through mid-June with potential to convert to a full-time regular position based on attendance, productivity and availability of positions.

Peak Season (January - June) Requirements

  • Shift hours Monday through Friday; 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, or 10pm-6am.
  • Candidates must be available to work the 2nd or 3rd shift seasonally.
  • Mandatory overtime may include some Saturdays and Sundays.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As a member of the Varsity Yearbook Kansas City Yearbook team, the General Laborer will be responsible for assisting in basic press and bindery operations to help maintain quality at minimum spoilage.

  • Locates and loads paper in presses.
  • Bring plate carts to the pressroom and files plates in the appropriate racks.
  • Take jobs to the press.
  • Locates and pulls plates for the jobs at press.
  • Mixes fountain solutions and keeps tanks full.
  • Keeps the chemical cans and bottles at press full
  • Maintains responsibility for the proper storage in and housekeeping of the chemical storage room.
  • Bring press supplies to the Press Operator as needed.
  • Washes up the press in the absence of the Press Operator.
  • Operates the forklift, power jack and hand jacks.
  • Maintains responsibility for the general housekeeping of the press room.
  • Assist the Press Operator in any job functions on the press
  • Box books with same amount on each side.
  • Add total books and take information to the shipping clerk.
  • Use a hand jack to move order.
  • Put away or pull bundles.
  • Feed machines with book parts.
  • Stack books or book parts that have been completed by machines.
  • Perform handwork.
  • Inspect books.
  • If you have a commitment to quality and a passion for your teammates, we want you!

    WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Wraps skids with stretch wrap.
  • Weighs orders on scales.
  • Packages any extra material for shipment (WMM, Supplements, Originals).
  • Prepares samples for plant and salespeople.
  • Counts quantity of books / boxes for each job.
  • Loads and unloads to deliver trucks.
  • Operate a forklift.
  • Operate a power jack.
  • Delivers mail and supplies throughout plant.
  • Prepares mail and FedEx packages.
  • Clean and organize the dock / warehouse.
  • Makes room in the warehouse for more jobs to be put away.
  • Helping with shelving and labeling projects.
  • QUALIFICATIONS

    KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

  • 1-3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or warehouse environment
  • Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds throughout the day
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to work all hours needed including overtime
  • Ability to operate a hand jack and forklift preferred
  • EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • HS Diploma or GED (required)
  • Experience working in a high-volume shipping dock.
  • Able to cooperate and work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
  • Maintain perfect attendance
  • Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a bonus
  • Preference will be given to candidates with previous related experience
  • Previous success maintaining a strong attendance and on time record
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    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.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to and / or frequently exposed to you must be able to Stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, occasionally required to climb or balance. Regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Ability to stand for long periods of time with repetitive body movements. Must be able to tolerate working in a non-climate-controlled environment

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    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

    JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

    At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

    OUR VALUES

    Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

    Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

    Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

    Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

    Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

    Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

    OUR BENEFITS

    We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include :

  • Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
  • HSA Employer Contribution / FSA Opportunities
  • Wellbeing Program
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
  • Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Varsity Brands Ownership Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
  • Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
  • Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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