#2 Operator in Bindery - 2nd Shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring a #2 Bindery Operator for its Core Publishing Solutions team at a printing plant in Eagan, Minnesota. The role involves setting up and monitoring equipment, checking product quality, troubleshooting production or equipment issues, and carrying out preventative maintenance. The operator uses workflow applications and production systems to manage files and document work, and may assist with feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling, and physical inventory counts. The position works the second shift, 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 position. The stated base compensation range for eligible US locations is $21 to $39 per hour; the role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance. Thomson Reuters describes its workplace as supportive of flexibility, work-life balance, career development, inclusion, and employee wellbeing. The company offers paid leave, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, wellbeing resources, and two paid volunteer days annually, among other opportunities and programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or higher.
Good mechanical and technical skills, including 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 set-up requirements.
Perform set-up tasks.
Monitor equipment and product quality, and obtain maintenance support as needed.
Perform simple to moderately complex troubleshooting related to product 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, with 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

$2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in the role.
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.
Flexible and supportive workplace policies intended to help employees manage personal and professional responsibilities.
Career development and skills-development programming.