Operator, Bindery

Join the Imagine team•Charlotte, NC

2d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual and machine operator duties related to the bindery machines. The Operator, Bindery may include operating machinery pertaining to Folding, Stitching, Collating and Cutting/Guillotine. This is a full-time position with a 2nd Shift schedule from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), four plus years of relevant industry experience or 520 hours as an Imagine temporary employee along with manager’s approval to hire full-time.
Basic computer skills including email, basic mouse, keyboard, and menu navigation.
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement.
Ability to communicate/understand basic written and verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate/understand written as well as oral instructions.
Ability to read and understand written instructions including those dealing with dimensions and quantity.
Ability to apply written instructions to machine set-up.
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions.
Demonstrate a positive safety attitude.
Must be able to cooperate with co-workers and supervisor.
Reliability through attendance, punctuality, and attention to workstation.

Nice To Haves

1 plus years of experience working in printing, manufacturing, distribution, and/or fulfilment.
Strong knowledge of folder operation and set up practices.
Knowledge of the operation and function of the bindery equipment and machinery.
Forklift Certification required for the Packsize Operator.

Responsibilities

Acquire the job ticket and review for specifications or special instructions that may impact the operation or setting-up the machine.
Prepare, machine set-up, operate, and maintain all components of the respective bindery equipment to produce product meeting the quality and quantity limits established.
Review the quality of the product continuously during operation to meet specified job requirements.
Maintain quality and production records to provide specified information on the job.
Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner according to the schedule.
May instruct others in technical and mechanical operations of equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance on machinery.
May use lift truck to carry pallets with blank stock and printed paper from loading area to Press area, and from Press area to Bindery.
Cleans up and keeps work area neat and orderly.
Works overtime as needed.
Other duties as assigned.