#1 Operator in Bindery - 3rd Shift

Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN

3d • 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, including supporting quality output, training and directing crew members, and facilitating Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and process improvements. The position works the third shift, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days. The base compensation hourly range for eligible US locations is $23 to $43, and 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 in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery.
• Strong mechanical and technical skills, including troubleshooting, decision-making, and resolving 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 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 crew members and build a team environment.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role.
• Flexible workplace policies intended to support work-life balance.
• Career development and skills-development programming.
• 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.
• Annual bonus eligibility based on enterprise and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED