#1 Operator in Bindery - 2nd Shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring an experienced #1 Lead Bindery Operator for its printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. The role is responsible for the performance of the production line and crew on the Core Print Solutions team. The operator provides leadership and training, helps ensure smooth production of quality products, and facilitates Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to improve communication and equipment processes. The position is on 2nd shift, from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts may be required. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role and an hourly base compensation range of $23 to $43 for eligible US locations. It 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 run 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 lbs. above the shoulder, and occasionally push, pull, and lift at least 10 lbs. 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.

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 support communication and improvements to equipment processes.
Train crew members, including temporary staff and employees coming from other areas, to meet workload demands.
Motivate others and build a team environment.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role.
Flex My Way workplace policies to help employees manage personal and professional responsibilities and support work-life balance.
Career development and skills-development programming through Grow My Way.
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.
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Two paid volunteer days off annually.
Opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Potential eligibility for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.