Operator #2 in Bindery - 2nd Shift

Join our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota as a #3 Bindery Operator and be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role.

About the Role

• Review job specifications for material and set-up requirements
• Perform set-up tasks
• Monitor equipment and product quality; obtain maintenance support as needed
• Perform simple to moderately complex troubleshooting related to product or equipment
• Communicate effectively during shift and at shift hand-off
• Evaluate mechanical condition of equipment and complete preventative maintenance
• Use computer-based workflow applications to manage files
• Accurately document activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), including material usage and equipment issues
• Perform feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling, or physical inventory cycle count activities
• Actively participate in company safety programs and contribute to a safe culture
• Meet or exceed established quality and productivity standards using standard work procedures
• Generate, implement, and sustain continuous improvement ideas
• Participate in project teams as needed
• Provide backup for other operators to cover absences or breaks
• Recommend and implement process improvements

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or higher; vocational/technical degree strongly preferred
• Good mechanical and technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot, work independently, and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement
• Competent with rulers and measurement
• Good communication skills
• 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
• Ability to regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder and push, pull, and lift at least 10 lbs. occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach, and kneel
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection

Schedule

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM in Eagan, Minnesota. Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts.

Pay

Base compensation hourly range: $21 USD – $39 USD. This role includes a 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour and may be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on performance. Positioning within the range is based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, and 3 floating days
• Uniform and laundry service
• Two company-wide Mental Health Days off and access to the Headspace app
• Retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee incentive programs
• Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Flex My Way policies for managing personal and professional responsibilities, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career development through on-the-job coaching, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, and key talent programs
• Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives