Prod Floor Ops Spec I

Lifetime Benefit Solutions•Rochester, NY

About The Position

Under general supervision of department management, the Production Print Specialist may support one or more areas of Production Operations. Assignments are determined by work volumes and department needs. Shifts may include day, evening, and/or overnight hours, and some assignments include weekend coverage. Incumbents will be notified three days ahead of any shift assignment adjustment. At Level I, the role operates production printers and finishing equipment according to established procedures, maintains equipment to manufacturers’ specifications, performs routine maintenance, and reports equipment issues. The specialist reviews and prints job requests, monitors job quality and completeness, performs basic bindery functions, packages completed jobs, and completes associated work orders and delivery documents. The role also maintains equipment and work areas, updates maintenance logs, manages print-related supplies, and performs basic floor-copier maintenance. At Level II, in addition to Level I duties, the specialist is a subject matter expert in production print equipment, production print software, and bindery operations. The role requires the ability to operate equipment from basic through advanced levels, set up basic and complex jobs, troubleshoot bindery equipment, process handwork assembly, and perform advanced floor-copier maintenance. The specialist may also assist other departments when a machine is inoperable. Across all levels, the position requires adherence to safety and housekeeping standards, maintenance of appropriate records and manuals, reporting equipment issues to a supervisor, protection of member privacy, support of company values and conduct standards, and regular and reliable attendance. Other functions may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma, vocational education, or GED.
Knowledge of operating computer workstations, including software commands, touchscreen or mouse use, and storing and manipulating information.
Ability to prioritize assignments, work independently, and maintain strong organizational skills.
Excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to lift up to 90 pounds.
For Level II, ability to work on multiple production machines throughout the Printroom.
For Level II, three or more years of experience in a production environment.
Some shifts may require a valid Class D driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Background in printing.

Responsibilities

Support one or more areas of Production Operations according to work volumes and department needs.
Observe safety and housekeeping standards in the work area.
Maintain appropriate files, records, equipment manuals, and maintenance logs.
Inform a supervisor of equipment issues and contact service to report problems or seek information.
Operate production printers and finishing equipment and maintain equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications.
Perform routine maintenance, including adding toner and lubricant.
Review job requests and print them on a timely basis using continuous-feed and cutsheet devices; Level I work excludes wide-format printing.
Monitor job quality and completeness and regularly check print quality and accuracy.
Package jobs, complete work orders, tickets, and delivery receipts as necessary, and place materials in assigned areas.
Perform basic bindery functions as specified by work orders or job tickets, such as folding, cutting, padding, punching, spiral or coil binding, collating, scoring, perforating, drilling, stitching or stapling, and laminating.
Operate applicable production equipment, which may include a hydraulic drill, power cutter, three-knife trimmer, stitcher/folder/collator, folder, and die press.
Clean and maintain equipment and the work area according to maintenance procedures.
Monitor and manage inventory of print-related supplies, and order and stock supplies as instructed by a supervisor.
Perform basic floor-copier maintenance, such as replacing toner and delivering paper.
At Level II, serve as a subject matter expert on production print equipment, production print software, and bindery equipment and processes.
At Level II, set up basic and complex jobs, troubleshoot bindery equipment, process handwork assembly to specifications, and package jobs.
At Level II, perform advanced floor-copier tasks, including troubleshooting and clearing jams.
Assist other departments when a machine is inoperable, which may include hand stuffing or filling supply orders.
Support the company’s mission and values, follow the Corporate Code of Conduct, and protect member privacy in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and perform other functions assigned by management.