Bindery Assistant

Description

The Bindery Assistant supports bindery operations by assisting with the movement of work in process (WIP) and finished products throughout the department. This role is critical to maintaining production flow by loading materials into equipment, unloading and packaging finished goods, assembling packaging materials, and supporting bindery operators to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with customer and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret job tickets, handling materials between operations
• Load, catch, unload, and pack products on various bindery and finishing machines
• Inspect labels, inserts, and glued outserts throughout the production process to ensure designated quality criteria are met, including proper labeling and glue alignment
• Assemble and inspect trays and cartons at the start of each customer order
• Receive finished products from machines and place them into trays while verifying quality standards
• Activate machinery systems, including glue systems, barcode scanners, double-sheet detectors, jam detectors, and missing print detectors
• Maintain daily production records using designated forms
• Participate in cross-functional training and assist other teams as required
• Contribute to quality investigations when necessary
• Work in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with company safety rules and regulations

Requirements

• Ability to pass ruler and line clearance tests
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to understand and apply safety rules, operating policies, and procedures
• Effective communication skills
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as required, including significant overtime during peak periods
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation