Bindery Operator - 2nd/3rd Shift | $2.5k Sign-On Bonus

Thomson Reuters Corporation; Eagan, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

2nd shift differential $4.00 per hour

3rd shift differential $5.00 per hour

Benefits package

Job summary

Thomson Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota is hiring a Bindery Operator for the 2nd shift. You will review specifications, set up presses, monitor quality, and troubleshoot equipment while working closely with the team to hand off duties at shift change.

Eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in role; 2nd/3rd shift differentials apply. The role emphasizes lean, safety, and continuous improvement as part of a large, global publishing operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Good mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement.
• Competent with rulers and measurement.
• Experience onPerfect Binders with up to 40 station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing and palletizing.
• Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines, collating/kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations, packaging/cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines, Aster sewing equipment and hot foil stampers.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders.
• Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel.
• Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection

Responsibilities

• Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements.
• Performing set-up tasks.
• Monitoring the equipment and product quality; obtaining maintenance support for equipment as needed.
• Performing simple to moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment.
• Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off.
• Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance.
• May use computer-based workflows applications to manage files.
• Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP).
• May perform feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling or physical inventory cycle count activities.
• Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture.
• Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures.
• Generating, implementing and sustaining continuous improvement ideas.
• Participating in project teams as needed.
• Providing back up for other operators to cover absences or breaks.
• Recommending and implementing process improvements

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Lean concepts

Measurement with ruler

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Tools

Perfect Binders

40 station collators

3-knife trimmers

inline boxing

palletizing

Sitma mail lines

Aster sewing equipment

hot foil stampers

Job description

Thomson Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota is hiring a Bindery Operator for the 2nd shift. You will review specifications, set up presses, monitor quality, and troubleshoot equipment while working closely with the team to hand off duties at shift change.

Eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days in role; 2nd/3rd shift differentials apply. The role emphasizes lean, safety, and continuous improvement as part of a large, global publishing operation.