Bindery Operator - US

Job Title: Bindery Assistant
Location: Raleigh NC USA 27615

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr on W2
Schedule: 3rd Shift | 11:30 PM 7:30 AM (( Training will be provided on 1st Shift))

Duration: 06 + Months
Schedule: 8-hour shifts; may increase to 12 hours based on business needs
Background: Candidates may begin with a cleared DT while the background check is in progress.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Bindery Assistant to operate bindery equipment, follow production procedures, maintain workflow, and ensure orders are completed accurately and on schedule. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and previous bindery or production experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Read work orders and follow setup specifications and job instructions.
• Operate bindery machinery to maintain production schedules.
• Perform equipment startup, cleaning, setup, adjustment, and shutdown procedures.
• Set up and operate cutter machines, including Polar and Seybold equipment.
• Operate card PMC machines, including feeding and processing single/double lines.
• Set up and operate MBO folder machines.
• Set up and operate shrink-wrap equipment.
• Feed inserter machines with envelopes and inserts according to job requirements.
• Monitor production and material usage and maintain accurate records.
• Identify and communicate order or equipment issues.
• Follow quality-control procedures and established safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 5 years of related bindery experience preferred/required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or ability to pass a mechanical assessment.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Intermediate math skills.
• Strong accuracy, reliability, decision-making, time-management, and self-motivation skills.
• Must pass a color-vision test.
• Good attendance and flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and see throughout the workday.
• Frequent bending, reaching, balancing, pushing/pulling, and repetitive hand/finger movements.
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Strong eye-hand coordination and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have adequate close, distance, peripheral, and color vision.
• Work environment can be loud due to operating machinery.

Workplace Requirements

• Steel-toe shoes required.
• PPE must be worn at all times.
• Shirts must be tucked in while on the production floor.
• No cell phones are permitted on the production floor.
• Must follow all workplace safety and production procedures.