Bindery Operator

Surge Staffing • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Bindery Assistant to support production in a fast-paced printing and manufacturing environment. This role involves operating bindery equipment, maintaining workflow, and ensuring quality standards are met across production and fulfillment processes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3–5 years of bindery or print production experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude (testing may be required)
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Intermediate math skills
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management
• Ability to pass a color vision test
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work orders/job tickets for setup and production instructions
• Operate and maintain bindery equipment, including: Cutter machines (Polar, Seybold), MBO Folder machines, Shrink-wrap equipment, Inserter machines
• Perform machine setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting
• Follow startup, cleaning, and shutdown procedures
• Maintain workflow to meet production deadlines
• Track and report daily production and material usage
• Communicate equipment or order issues to leadership
• Support related departments including personalization, fulfillment, and shipping
• Follow all quality control (QC) and safety procedures

What This Job Offers

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