Print Press and Bindery Operator – Part-Time

Job Description

This position supports the creation of high-quality printed and digital materials by running print and bindery machines, ensuring every order meets the customer’s expectations. This role thrives on teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment, including digital printers, cutters, folders, and bindery machines, to complete jobs efficiently and accurately.
• Follow detailed job tickets to ensure proper specifications are met for each project.
• Conduct quality checks throughout production and verify the finished product before shipping.
• Collaborate closely with coworkers and leadership to align on project timelines, priorities, and changes.
• Support a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols and participating in training programs (e.g., forklift certification, lockout/tagout).
• Perform daily equipment upkeep and communicate maintenance needs or mechanical issues to the appropriate team members.
• Suggest process improvements and share ideas or concerns to help optimize workflow and productivity.
• Assist with packaging, labeling, and preparing materials for shipment as needed.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, but is not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience:
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Desired Skills:
• Experience with cross-media products, print, and digital
• Mental Requirements:
• Reading, writing, and calculating
• Interpersonal skills
• Reasoning/analysis
• Work with minimal supervision
• Equipment/Tools Used:
• Personal computer, phone, calculator, press and bindery equipment
• Physical Requirements:
• Light work (lift up to 10 lbs): Frequent – Office equipment and supplies, manuals, books, etc.
• Medium work (lift 15-25 lbs): Frequent – Boxes and stacks of manuals, books, etc.
• Heavy work (lift 25-50 lbs): Occasional – Pallets
• Other physical requirements: standing for long periods of time, up to 10 hours
• Required Testing:
• Pre-employment: Omnipress is a drug-free workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug and alcohol test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification from further employment consideration.