Location: Des Moines,IA, USA
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Description
Are you looking for your next career move? We are currently looking for an experienced Folder Operator to join our growing Mittera teram on second shift! Folder Operators are responsible for setting up and operating folders to meet quality and production expectations. 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain folder and all auxiliary equipment while guiding crew to meet and exceed production standards while maintaining customer quality requirements
* Reads and understands the job ticket, layout sheet, artwork, and other specifications before beginning assigned job
* Know set-up and maintenance procedures for folder
* Ensures good housekeeping practices are followed in order to maintain a clean, healthful, and safe work area
* Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and Company safety rules
* Performs routine and preventive maintenance on all assigned equipment
* Keep ongoing list of maintenance issues to be addressed
* Direct crew to specific duties during scheduled maintenance
* Responsible for promoting, enforcing and sustaining safety and look for ways to improve the operation
* Responsible for the ongoing training and development of other Finishing personnel and assisting Supervisors in documenting and improving procedures and processes by offering ideas and suggestions
* Communicate with Supervisors on any problems developing to help determine the best time to correct and prioritize
* Continue learning new and improved processes to achieve increased production
* Facilitate teamwork on crews and between shifts
* Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
* 3 - 5+ years of experience as a binder operator
* Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
* 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
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
* 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
Physical Requirements
* 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.
Work Environmental Factors
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous materials. A production employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Life and AD&D Policies
* Short and Long-Term Disability
* 401K with Company Match
* Paid Time Off
* Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Must be 18 years old or older to apply.