Bindery Basic Equipment Operator, ON, Printing Services - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

3d•$17 - $23

About The Position

The main function of this position is to finish and package printed products. This includes setting up and assembling single or multiple components into a final product, manually or by operating basic bindery and finishing equipment. Equipment includes a shrink-wrapper, 30-inch cutter, padding racks, rubberstamp assembly, three-hole drill, spiral punch and binder, tab laminator and cutter, stitcher, box maker, table-top folder, table-top laminator, and high-speed punch.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and measurement skills.
Knowledge of basic volume and weight.
Mechanical skills and abilities.
Ability to continuously lift up to 70 pounds, walk and stand for up to 14 hours per day, and bend and squat.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Adaptability and versatility, including adapting to change.
Willingness and ability to work variable schedules, sometimes with short notice, as required by workload; schedules may include weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma plus bindery trade school training or diploma.
One year of trade bindery work experience.
Bindery trade certifications.
Knowledge of chain-of-custody processes and procedures, including segregation and identification of raw materials and finished products.
Setup and operational knowledge of all equipment.
Knowledge of basic mailing regulations.
Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems.
Knowledge of shipping and distribution.
Experience with shop-floor data collection via Monarch Data Collection (thin net) terminals.
Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Knowledge of general Publix and Printing/Mailing Services policies and procedures, including attendance, punctuality, plant security, and safety.
General printing knowledge, particularly binding and finishing principles, and the ability to recognize problems that could adversely affect finished-product quality.

Responsibilities

Read and comprehend written job specifications accurately, including production details for each job and finished product.
Set up and manually assemble single or multiple components into a final kitted product.
Safely and efficiently set up and operate basic bindery and finishing equipment.
Package and label final products correctly and palletize them safely.
Perform basic operator maintenance and keep equipment and work areas clean.
Accurately and promptly account for and report production time and materials via shop-floor data collection terminals.

Benefits

Holiday Bonus: 15 hours of pay in the first year of continuous employment, one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check issue date.
A $0.75-per-hour night differential for associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately held company stock.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Group health, dental, and vision plans.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Parental Leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free hot buffet-style lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.