Bindery Operator Nights

About the role

Our Safety Culture: The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries. Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work. We welcome our veterans to apply! Lakeside Book Company is the largest book manufacturer in North America — and we love books. Every title we produce matters, and so does every hand that helps make it. Our people are at the heart of our success, and our mission is simple: Keep the world reading!

Location: 2347 Kratzer Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 and 1025 Willow Springs Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate a variety of auxiliary binding machines containing several cutting heads, control surfaces or other attachments (e.g., inkjet and mailing devices, case making & decorating equipment, folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines).
• Set up automatic bindery machines with multiple functions and station capabilities (power paper cutters, collators, gatherers, folders, speed binders) to produce complete bindery and finishing units.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues.
• Operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that perform vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering and stacking of completed books, magazines or catalogs.
• Make adjustments to coordinate multiple work stations on a single machine.
• Direct crew through all aspects of production, monitoring quality, output and productivity.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of setup, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment for standard and specialized binding, folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machinability of different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors, including identification of paper conditions such as excessive moisture or curling.
• Understanding of limitations and capabilities of machines for unusual setups or combinations to produce unique printed materials.
• Ability to use the full range of standard and specialized tools to adjust and maintain functional accuracy of bindery machines.
• Skill in making difficult adjustments to powered machines using hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives) and specialized manufacturer‑provided tools.
• Skill in operating complex bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, and binding/gluing machines.
• Ability to read and interpret written work instructions indicating machine operation sequences and dimensional accuracy requirements.
• Willingness to participate in cross‑training, achieve qualified status, and serve as a backup for lateral and progressive roles.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

Pay

Starting Rate: $23.30 per hour

Schedule

Work Hours: 6 pm – 6 am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other Thursday.