#3 Operator in Bindery - 1st shift

Thomson Reuters Corporation•Eagan, MN

41d•$18 - $33•Onsite

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 signing bonus upon being in the role for 90 days. The sign-on bonus is for new hires only. In this opportunity as a #3 Operator in Bindery, you will: 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 the mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance May use computer-based workflow 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 backup for other operators to cover absences or breaks Recommending and implementing process improvements

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 the mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance
May use computer-based workflow 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 backup for other operators to cover absences or breaks
Recommending and implementing process improvements

Benefits

Compensation: 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.
Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 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, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
Making a Real-World Impact:â¯We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

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