Encoder Operator ( 12 Hour Shift - Day & Night)

RR Donnelley • St. Charles, IL

9d • $18 - $27

About The Position

Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery that encodes, tests, and converts radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and labels, focusing on ensuring that data programmed onto chips conforms to customer specifications.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in a similar machine operator, converting, or printing role is preferred, but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with computers and, ideally, experience with flexographic/digital printing or RFID technology.
• Physical Abilities: Able to stand for long periods, lift 35–50+ lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy to ensure no missing or miscoded labels.
• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Troubleshooting
• Basic math skills
• Computer literacy
• Microsoft proficient: Word, Excel

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate RFID converting equipment and encoding software.
• Encoding & Programming: Program RFID tags and labels with specific data, ensuring correct information is encoded according to job tickets.
• Quality Control: Test tags for readability, verify data accuracy, and inspect for defective inlays.
• Production Setup: Handle materials (paper, films, adhesives) and convert them into finished rolls.
• Troubleshooting: Perform preventative, routine maintenance and resolve minor equipment problems.
• Documentation: Record production data, material usage, and labor in enterprise resource systems.
• Perform other related duties and overtime as required.

Benefits

• RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees