#2 Operator in Bindery - 3rd Shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring a #2 Bindery Operator for its printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. The role performs setup tasks, monitors equipment and product quality, troubleshoots production issues, and supports the Core Publishing Solutions team. The schedule is third shift, 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts. The operator uses standard work procedures to meet quality and productivity standards, participates in safety and continuous-improvement activities, and helps maintain equipment. The position may also involve physical production tasks such as feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling, and cycle counts. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days in the role.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher.
Good mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement.
Competence with rulers and measurement tools.
Good communication skills.
Experience 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; Aster sewing equipment; and hot foil stampers.
Ability to read and interpret 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

Review job specifications for material and setup requirements.
Perform setup tasks.
Monitor equipment and product quality and obtain maintenance support as needed.
Perform simple to moderately complex troubleshooting related to products or equipment.
Communicate effectively during the shift and at shift hand-off.
Evaluate the mechanical condition of equipment and complete preventative maintenance.
Use computer-based workflow applications to manage files as needed.
Document activities accurately on Tier Boards and in relevant systems, including MII and SAP, covering material usage and equipment issues.
Perform feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling, or physical inventory cycle-count activities as needed.
Participate in company safety programs and help build a safe culture.
Meet or exceed established quality and productivity standards using 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.

Benefits

Flex My Way workplace policies intended to support work-life balance.
Career development and skills-development programs, including 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.
$2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role.
The role may be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.