#3 Operator in Bindery - 1st Shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring a #3 Bindery Operator for its printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. The role is part of the Core Publishing Solutions team and involves setting up and monitoring equipment, maintaining product quality, troubleshooting equipment and product issues, and supporting production workflows. The position is scheduled for the first shift, 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts. The operator uses production specifications and standard work procedures to meet quality and productivity standards, completes preventive maintenance, accurately documents production activity and equipment issues, and contributes to safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The role may also involve physical production tasks such as feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling, and inventory cycle counts, as well as providing coverage for other operators. The position offers an hourly base compensation range of $18 to $34 for eligible U.S. locations and may be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days in the role. The company describes benefits that include paid leave, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Employees also receive two paid volunteer days annually and access to volunteer and community-impact opportunities.

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 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 equipment condition and complete preventive maintenance.
Use computer-based workflow applications to manage files as needed.
Accurately document activities, material usage, and equipment issues on Tier Boards and in relevant systems, including MII and SAP.
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 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.
May be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
Flexible workplace policies intended to support work-life balance.
Career development and skills-development programming.