#3 Operator in Bindery - 1st shift

Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN

106d • $18 - $33

About The Position

We are hiring a #3 Bindery Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #3 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for performing set-up tasks, monitoring the equipment and troubleshooting on our Core Publishing Solutions team. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon being in the role for 90 days. Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota 1st shift – 6:30 am – 2:30 pm Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred
• Good mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issues
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement
• Competent with rulers and measurement
• 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/kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations, packaging/cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines, Aster sewing equipment and hot foil stampers
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders
• Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel
• Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection

Responsibilities

• Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements
• Performing set-up tasks
• Monitoring the equipment and product quality; obtaining maintenance support for equipment as needed
• Performing simple to moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment
• Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off
• Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance
• May use computer-based workflows applications to manage files
• Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc
• May perform feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling or physical inventory cycle count activities
• Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture
• Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures
• Generating, implementing and sustaining continuous improvement ideas
• Participating in project teams as needed
• Providing back up for other operators to cover absences or breaks
• Recommending and implementing process improvements

Benefits

• 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour
• 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour
• Bonus plan
• 3 weeks vacation
• 10 sick days
• 9 company holidays
• 3 floating days
• Uniform and laundry service
• 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
• Flex My Way supportive workplace policies
• Career development and growth opportunities
• On-the-job coaching and learning
• Leadership capability development
• Harvard Management Courses
• Key talent programs
• Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED