Saddle Stitcher Operator

Mittera•Jacksonville, FL

51d•$22

About The Position

Saddle Stitcher Operator Are you looking for your next career move? We are currently looking for Saddle Stitcher Operators to join the Mittera family where ideas are valued and internal mobility is promoted! The Saddle Stitcher Operator is responsible for operating saddle stitcher machines and will play an essential role in the company. This position is a leadership role and will assist in directing the work activities of the finishing team members to ensure productivity, quality and safety goals are met.

Requirements

Previous Stitcher Binder experience required
Ability to meet quality expectations and productivity metrics
Must be able to read and understand a job ticket, layout sheet, artwork and other specifications
Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization
Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems
Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
Be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision
Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety oriented
Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending
Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination
Requires near visual acuity
Requires working around and operating departmental equipment
Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility
Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances

Responsibilities

Operate machine effectively and safely according to standards to ensure a quality product
Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
Make-ready the stacker, tiers, mail head, mail control
Make-ready and run all aspects of the saddle stitcher (pockets, gatherer, stitcher heads, in feed, trimmer, mail table and mail head, etc.)
Make-ready and run demographic and inkjet
Support material handlers during continuous and self-supported running (including mail-sacking, skid stacking, pocket filling, cover filling, etc.) and give work direction during downtime and clean-up
Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining Safety and look for ways to improve the operation
Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed
Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules
Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts