Processor III

About the role

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Production, this position provides for the efficient processing of materials as may be required to satisfy customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials in preparation for processing and reload materials upon completion.
• Pocketer – Glues kits into books according to process codes.
• Sizer – Measures each book with a ruler and pulls a plastic jacket to fit each book.
• Inserter – Inserts dust cover into a plastic jacket; books without dust cover get protection tapes over the spine labels.
• Gluers – Glues or tapes jackets onto books according to process codes.
• Biller – Takes care of paperwork and checks the books for quality.
• Perform other duties of equal or lesser classification irrespective of required change in department, hours (including mandatory overtime) or work conditions as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas.
• Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Finger dexterity and ability to measure and read a ruler.
• Ability to read and follow written or verbal instructions, accurately count and have good eyesight.
• Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and respond to changing work environments.
• Ability to work/communicate effectively and respectfully with co‑workers and to adhere to Brodart rules, policies and standards of conduct.
• Must be able to work in a production environment that may be subject to varied temperatures and other conditions, such as noise (conveyor), dust and glue or adhesives.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8‑hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 35 lb and up to 50 lb occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.