#1 Operator Bindery - 1st Shift

About the role

In this opportunity as a #1 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for: Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements Performing or delegating/overseeing set-up tasks Monitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality product Performing moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance, involving Maintenance as needed Using computer-based workflows applications to manage files Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc Accurately marking, verifying and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy Providing work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstream Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture Performing training as needed Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures Generating, implementing, performing and sustaining continuous improvement ideas as well as housekeeping procedures to maintain work area Participating in project teams as needed Providing back up for other operators to cover absences or breaks Recommending and implementing process improvements About You You're a fit for the role of the #1 Bindery Operator if your background includes: Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred Experience leading and training others Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery Strong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions and resolve machine issues Experience with Lean and continuous improvement Competent with rulers and measurement Good communication skills Able to run multiple pieces of equipment Experience on Perfect Binders with up to 40 station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing and palletizing Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines, collating/kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations, packaging/cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines, Aster sewing equipment and hot foil stampers Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection Able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role #LI-CB1 What's in it For You? Compensation: 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our