Book Production Assistant

Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired seeks a Book Production Administrative Assistant to support braille book publication from start to finish. You will handle scheduling, production status entry, inventory, and packing/logistics tasks in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include processing book schedules, embossing and rivet work, printing labels, and coordinating shipments to NLS, while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Proficient PC skills: Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to learn basic braille words and numbers.
• Excellent command of English; strong reading/writing.
• Detail-oriented with good math skills.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Enter new books into scheduling software.
• Enter book production status into scheduling software and NLS MediaPulse.
• Print and distribute updated book schedules.
• Maintain book division inventory and order materials.
• Create shipping labels and packing slips for NLS books.
• Emboss, rivet, cut, and prepare pages for shipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong reading & writing

Ability to lift 25 lbs

English language proficiency

Willingness to learn braille basics

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Scheduling software

NLS MediaPulse

Job description

Description

The Book Production Administrative Assistant will accurately and effectively perform a variety of administrative, production and miscellaneous responsibilities pertaining to the production of braille book publication from start to finish.

Essential Duties

• Reflects Clovernook’s mission, vision and core values in daily interactions with consumers, staff, as well as all internal and external constituencies.
• Shares agency news for everyone without email.
• Enter new books into scheduling software.
• Enter book production status information into Clovernook scheduling software.
• Enter book production status information into NLS MediaPulse software.
• Print and distribute updated book schedules.
• Maintains book warranty replacement report.
• Order book division raw materials and general office supplies.
• Maintain book division raw material inventory.
• Create all shipping labels and packing slips for NLS books.
• Emboss, perform OBR (Optical Braille Recognition) comparison, and prepare regular book control copies for shipment to NLS Quality Assurance.
• Emboss regular book production volumes.
• Rivet books into hard covers.
• Remove pages from covers of print books for Print/Braille books and cut to size.
• Emboss print/braille plastic pages.
• Collate print and braille pages for print/braille books.
• Drill rivet holes for print/braille book covers.
• Cut labels and materials as needed on industrial cutter.
• Follow all safety procedures and promote a safe work environment.
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. HS Diploma or GED.
2. Proficient P/C skills (MS Word, Excel, etc).
3. Ability to learn basic braille words and numbers a must.
4. Must have a good command of the English language.
5. Strong reading & writing skills.
6. Ability to lift 25 lbs.
7. Must be detail oriented.
8. Basic math skills and ability to read labels, packing slips, cartons, etc.
9. Post-offer, pre-employment drug screening, and criminal background check.