#1 Operator in Bindery - 2nd Shift
About The Position
Thomson Reuters is hiring an experienced #1 Lead Bindery Operator for its Core Print Solutions team at a printing plant in Eagan, Minnesota. The operator is responsible for the performance of the production line and crew, ensuring efficient operations and quality products. The role also facilitates Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to strengthen communication and drive improvements to equipment processes. The schedule is 2nd shift, 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, with occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role. The US hourly base compensation range is $23 to $43, with pay determined by factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or higher.
- Experience leading and training others.
- Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery.
- Strong mechanical and technical skills, including the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions, and resolve machine issues.
- Experience with Lean and continuous improvement.
- Good communication skills, including experience sharing information across shifts and departments.
- Proven success as a trainer.
- Ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment.
- Experience as a lead on perfect binders with up to 40-station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing, and palletizing.
- Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines; collating or kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations; packaging or cartooning lines; Sitma mail lines; and hot foil stampers.
- Ability to read, interpret, and explain safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production orders.
- Ability to regularly lift at least 5 pounds above the shoulder and occasionally push, pull, and lift at least 10 pounds up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach, and kneel.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes and ear protection.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, work direction, and training to crew members to optimize overall performance.
- Ensure the production line runs smoothly and produces quality products for customers.
- Facilitate Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to improve communication and equipment processes.
- Train crew members, including temporary staff and employees from other areas, to meet workload demands.
- Motivate team members and build a team environment.
Benefits
- A $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role.
- Supportive workplace policies intended to help employees manage personal and professional responsibilities.
- Career development and skills-development programs.
- Comprehensive benefit plans that include paid leave, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
