Bindery Operator

Randstad USA; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Hopkins, MN is seeking a detail-oriented Bindery/Finishing Operator. You will set up and operate bindery/finishing equipment, ensuring production deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

Responsibilities include reading work orders, trimming edges, stitching or gluing endpapers and bindings, and performing quality inspections. No degree required; 1–3 years experience preferred. 8 AM–4 PM shifts available.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in a print bindery/finishing setting.
• Ability to read detailed job specifications and mechanical setup instructions.
• Strong visual eye for catching print and finishing flaws.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to set up, adjust, and run bindery machines for various sizes.
• Trim book edges and stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, and signatures.
• Inspect samples for defects and make real-time accept/reject decisions.
• Perform daily maintenance and follow safety policies.
• Keep work areas and equipment clean and organized.

Skills

Experience 1-3y

Mechanical setup

Attention to detail

Education

No Degree Required

Job description

Job Title

Bindery / Finishing Operator

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Bindery / Finishing

Reports To

Bindery / Finishing Supervisor

Pay

$23 - $30 / hour

Shift

1st or 2nd

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bindery / Finishing Operator to join our team. You will set up and operate bindery/finishing equipment, ensuring production deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Read work orders to accurately set up, adjust, and run bindery machines for various sheet, signature, or book sizes.
• Finishing: Trim book edges using manual/automated cutters; stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, and signatures.
• Quality Control: Inspect samples for defects (e.g., imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn pages) and make real-time accept/reject decisions.
• Maintenance & Safety: Perform daily and periodic equipment maintenance, assist with minor repairs, and strictly follow safety policies.
• Workstation Upkeep: Keep work areas, skids, and equipment clean and organized.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years in a print bindery/finishing setting.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read detailed job specifications and mechanical setup instructions.
• Attention to Detail: strong visual eye for catching print and finishing flaws.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs; frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Fast-paced print environment with loud noise and moving machinery (PPE provided/advised).

Salary & Work Hours

• Annual Salary: $48,000 - $65,000 per year
• Shift: First
• Work Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
• Education: No Degree Required

Key Responsibilities

• Work Order Review: Read and interpret job specifications and instructions to set up machines accurately.
• Equipment Operation: Set up, run, and adjust bindery machines and devices to accommodate sheets, signatures, or books of various sizes.
• Finishing Processes:
  • Trim edges of books to exact specifications using manual and automated cutting/trimming machines.
  • Stitch or glue endpapers, bindings, backings, or signatures using designated machines or techniques.
• Quality Assurance: Regularly inspect incoming and outgoing product samples for defects (e.g., imperfect bindings, ink spots, torn/loose pages, uncut threads). Make real-time decisions to accept or reject products to maintain quality standards.

Equipment Maintenance & Safety

• Routine Maintenance: Perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance on bindery/finishing machinery.
• Repairs: Assist with minor repairs or equipment rebuilds as needed.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all workplace safety policies, guidelines, and procedures at all times.

Additional Duties

• Maintain daily organization of skids, skid tops, and workstations.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Attend scheduled departmental meetings and perform other related duties as directed.

Skills

• Quality Control
• Machine operation

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 1 year
• Experience level: Entry Level

Equal Opportunity Employer

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Posting Duration

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Entry Level
• 1 year

Education

• No Degree Required