Post-Press or Bindery Machine Operator

Bindery / Post-Press Production Operator

Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience
• Experience operating production or manufacturing equipment
• Basic understanding of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Previous experience in printing, bindery, or post-press operations is a plus
• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Experience operating a powered hand truck/pallet jack
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment

Overview (Post-Press / Bindery Machine Operator): We are seeking a Bindery / Post-Press Production Operator to support routine manual and automated post-press production activities. This role involves setting up and operating basic bindery and cutting equipment, preparing materials, inspecting finished products, and ensuring orders meet quality, quantity, labeling, and shipping requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a manufacturing or production environment and has strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up production equipment and gather required materials and supplies efficiently
• Operate basic bindery equipment, including a cutter, while maintaining safe and productive operations
• Monitor equipment and stock levels and report or address basic equipment issues as needed
• Review job orders, instructions, and specifications to ensure accurate production
• Stamp, proofread, label, sort, and inspect customer orders for accuracy and quality
• Verify product quantity, ink coverage, placement, and other specifications against order requirements
• Use basic computer systems to enter, review, and track production information
• Inspect completed products for defects or errors and ensure they match order specifications
• Use powered hand trucks to move materials and finished products as required
• Maintain production areas by following company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Load trucks and prepare orders for shipment according to established procedures
• Monitor binding margins and ensure proper placement of inserts and tagboards
• Ensure proper labeling, sorting, and compliance with postal and delivery requirements
• Manifest orders according to instructions provided in the shop order package or manifest system
• Support engraving and processing of special orders when required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.