#3 Operator in Bindery - 1st Shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

2d•$18 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The #3 Bindery Operator works on Thomson Reuters’ Core Publishing Solutions team at its printing plant in Eagan, Minnesota. The role involves setting up and monitoring bindery equipment, checking product quality, troubleshooting production or equipment issues, and maintaining equipment. The operator follows job specifications and standard work procedures, records production and equipment information, supports safe and productive operations, and contributes to continuous improvement. The schedule is 1st shift, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts.

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 using rulers and measurement tools.
Good communication skills.
Experience with 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 pounds above the shoulder and occasionally push, pull, and lift at least 10 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

Review job specifications for material and set-up requirements.
Perform set-up tasks.
Monitor equipment and product quality and obtain maintenance support as needed.
Troubleshoot simple to moderately complex product or equipment issues.
Communicate effectively during the shift and at shift hand-off.
Evaluate equipment mechanical condition and complete preventative maintenance.
Use computer-based workflow applications to manage files as needed.
Accurately document activities 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 counts as needed.
Participate in company safety programs and help build a safe culture.
Meet or exceed 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.
Flexible workplace policies intended to support work-life balance.
Career development and skills-development programming.
Comprehensive benefit plans, including 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 initiatives.
May be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.