Bindery Helper - Nights
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The Bindery Helper performs a variety of basic hand and machine operations to gather, collate, fold, staple, or bind printed materials. He or she will utilize, set up, and maintain machines and perform other miscellaneous handwork that cannot be done by a machine. This includes but is not limited to such tasks as downpiling, feeding pockets, checking and strapping printed materials from the saddle stitcher & perfect binder, and inspecting materials for defects and imperfections. ($500 Sign on Bonus) and ($1,000 Sign-on Bonus for 2nd Shift positions!) POSITION SUMMARY: Monday through Thursday: 6 pm- 4 am Looking for some Manufacturing experience, not necessarily Bindery experience. Salary is $18.00 an hour with 12%-night shift differential. Apply let's talk. Bradford & Bigelow offers an extensive number of benefits including: Sign-on bonus 12%-night shift differential Incentive awards Comprehensive benefits 401k and profit sharing Employee recognition program Growth opportunities Ample overtime opportunities Tuition reimbursement On-site fitness facility Primary duties: Read, understand, and follow work order instructions Learn & understand the meaning of bindery terms such as drilling, perfect binding, saddle stitching, labeling, carton packing, poly bagging, packaging, feeding pockets, tape machine, collate, gather, inserting, and downpiling. Recognize safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), identify first aid kits and know how to activate emergency stop buttons. Correctly put forms in a pocket, jog forms accurately, and keep up with the speed of the machine. Utilize basic skid patterns for downpiling, keeping up with the speed of the machine, and pull full pallets out and start new pallets Operate a tape machine and replace tape Troubleshoot common operational errors Make carton labels Read and use bag tags, bag mail, skid bagged mail, how to label postal skids, and identify bad inkjetting Understand manufactures recommended procedures and/or company policies for preventative maintenance Perform quality checks on machines and select, use and maintain the proper tools for cleaning and maintenance Possess a high level of quality control; correctly and efficiently identifying missing stitches, dog ears, bad trimming, glue problems, missing forms, hickeys, bad seals in polywrap, wrinkles, tears, light or dark inking, etc RESPONSIBILITES: Follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to proper use of PPEs, safe ergonomic practices, and proper and safe handling of chemicals. Maintain working knowledge, awareness, and compliance with ISO Procedures. May require additional availability to work evenings and/or weekends. Other duties as assigned, including working where directed, be it on varying presses or in other departments. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Excellent vision, including the ability to perceive color Ability to operate jacks, fork truck/clamp truck safely Ability to work at a rapid pace Ability to remain physically and mentally alert during second shift hours (6pm 6am) where applicable Ability to tolerate being exposed to loud noises and moving machinery (PPE provided) Manual dexterity Capable of repeated standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting of skids and skid boards up to 60lbs for 8-12 hours at a time Excellent vision Ability to operate jacks safely Ability to work at a rapid pace Ability to tolerate being exposed to loud noises and moving machinery (PPE provided) Manual dexterity Ability to perform the following: Standing = 80 % Walking = 15 % Sitting = 5 % Lifting = 75 % - Maximum Weight 45 lbs Carrying = 10 % Maximum Weight 45 lbs Pushing = 25 % Maximum Weight 45 lbs Pulling = 25 % Maximum Weight 45 lbs Stooping = 5 % Kneeling = 5 % Reaching = 10 % Handling = 90 % ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or Equivalent Fluent in English; written and oral Problem solving skills Communication skills Basic math skills The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities. The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination. The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $18 Hourly