Bindery and Production Specialist

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About the role

The Bindery Specialist will operate various machines and equipment to finish products that have been printed. They will examine product samples for defects, install or adjust bindery machine devices, trim edges, stitch or glue endpapers, monitor machine operations, maintain records, and prepare finished books for shipping.

Responsibilities

• Examine stitched, collated, bound, or unbound product samples for defects
• Read work orders to determine instructions and specifications for machine set-up
• Install or adjust bindery machine devices to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of specified sizes
• Trim edges of books to size using cutting machines, book trimming machines, or hand cutters
• Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures using sewing machines, glue machines, or glue and brushes
• Maintain records of daily production using specified forms
• Set up or operate glue machines by filling reservoirs, turning switches to activate heating elements, or adjusting glue flow or conveyor speed
• Prepare finished books for shipping by wrapping or packing books and stacking boxes on pallets
• Perform other essential functions to provide the highest quality customer service and product output

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have the ability to apply critical thinking, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and spatial awareness. They should also have the ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively within a team environment.

Qualifications

While not specified, the posting indicates that the position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read and write in English. Specific certifications or experience may be required based on the needs of the franchisee.

Skills

• Ability to apply critical thinking
• Ability to communicate information and ideas
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order
• Ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Scheduling
Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
Career path development

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Company Overview

As an established leader in the Printing, Marketing, and Design industries, our mission is to partner with customers from Mom-and-Pop shops to Fortune 50 organizations and provide them with the tools and expertise needed to grow their businesses. Our tight-knit team in Northbrook is actively seeking a Bindery Specialist to join us full time. Our Bindery and Production Specialist is primarily responsible for operating various machines and equipment to finish products that have been printed so they can be delivered. More than anything, we’re looking for highly-collaborative and dependable teammates that are driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a small, passionate, and fast-paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.