#1 Operator in Bindery - 3rd Shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

4d•$23 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring an experienced #1 Lead Bindery Operator for its Core Print Solutions production team in Eagan, Minnesota. The role is responsible for the performance of the production line and crew, ensuring smooth operation and quality output. The operator provides work direction and training, facilitates Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions, and helps drive communication and process improvements. The schedule is third shift, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts. The posting offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role. The position requires experience leading and training others in an industrial production environment, strong mechanical and technical skills, and experience operating and troubleshooting production machinery. Candidates must be able to operate multiple pieces of equipment and have the specified bindery, finishing, and packaging line experience. The role involves regular physical activity and use of personal protective equipment. Thomson Reuters describes its benefits and workplace programs as including paid leave, two company-wide Mental Health Days, Headspace app access, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, wellbeing resources, two paid volunteer days annually, and professional growth and work-life-balance programs. The posted base compensation range for eligible US locations is $23 to $43 per hour. 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 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 a quality product 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 others and build a team environment.

Benefits

Flex My Way workplace policies supporting personal and professional responsibilities and work-life balance.
Career development and skills-growth programs through Grow My Way.
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 ESG initiatives.
$2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role.