Bindery Operator

Sign on Bonus $2500

1st, 2nd and 3rd shift

Job Description

As a Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for performing set-up tasks, monitoring the equipment, and troubleshooting on our Core Publishing Solutions team.

Responsibilities

• Review job specifications for material and set-up requirements.

• Monitor the equipment and product quality; obtain maintenance support for equipment 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 utilizing 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.

• Regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach, and kneel.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment, including steel toe shoes and ear protection.

Essential Skills

• Experience with press machines, bindery, and machine operation.

• Troubleshooting skills related to printing and printing press equipment.

• Ability to use computer-based workflow applications.

• Strong communication skills.

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform preventative maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in printing companies such as Loften Label, AWT, First Impressions, Genpak, Computype, Smyth, Vomela, Carlson Printing, Proampac, Graphic Packaging International, and IWCO.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive and inclusive culture, emphasizing safety and continuous improvement. Enjoy a clean and climate-controlled environment, excellent benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth. We invest in state-of-the-art technology and provide comprehensive safety equipment, including steel toe boots.

Work Environment

Large industrial printing and bindery shop with a close-knit production crew focused on completing tasks efficiently and safely. Shift hours are 6:30am-2:30pm for 1st shift, 2:30pm-10:30pm for 2nd shift, and 10:30pm-6:30am (Sun-Thur) for 3rd shift. Shift differential is $3/hr for 2nd shift and $5/hr for 3rd shift. Gloves, safety glasses, and other necessary equipment are provided, and the company pays for steel toe boots. The culture values curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and active participation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Eagan, Minnesota.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.