Bindery Operator - 3rd Shift Contract Position

Staff Perm; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Perm is seeking a Bindery Operator for third shift in Des Plaines, IL. The contract position involves post-press and bindery duties, equipment setup, order processing, and quality checks in a dynamic printing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of manufacturing experience, and knowledge of Lean principles. Expected pay is $18.75 per hour, with duties including labeling, packing, and ensuring orders meet specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18+ and eligible to work in the USA.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Experience in printing processes and bindery operations.
• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Experience operating powered hand trucks.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Complete equipment setup and gather materials for bindery operations.
• Operate basic bindery equipment and use basic computer systems to finish tasks.
• Monitor and maintain stock areas, check shipments, stamp and proofread orders, and generate labels.
• Run equipment productively to meet accuracy, ink coverage, quantity, and labeling requirements.
• Follow company policies and procedures to maintain production, including powered hand trucks.
• Perform labeling, sorting, engraving special orders, loading trucks, and ensure postal service compliance.
• Inspect products to confirm they meet order specifications and manifest orders as required.

Skills

Lean principles

Basic math & reading

Printer operations

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered hand trucks

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Bindery Operator for the third shift to join our contract workforce, contributing to efficient post-press and bindery operations in a dynamic printing environment.

As a Bindery Operator, you will perform routine manual and automated post-press functions including equipment setup, order processing, and quality verification. This contract role requires adherence to production schedules and company standards to deliver products that meet customer expectations.

Job Details

• LOCATION: Des Plaines, IL 60018
• POSITION: Contract
• SCHEDULE: Third shift - Sunday to Thursday / 9:00pm-5:00am
• PAY RATE: $18.75 hour

Responsibilities

• Complete equipment setup and gather materials efficiently for bindery operations.
• Operate basic bindery equipment and utilize basic computer systems to complete tasks.
• Monitor and maintain stock areas, check shipments, stamp and proofread orders, and generate labels.
• Run equipment productively to meet accuracy, ink coverage, quantity, and labeling requirements.
• Follow company policies and procedures to maintain production, including use of powered hand trucks.
• Perform labeling, sorting, engraving special orders, loading trucks, and ensure postal service compliance.
• Inspect products to confirm they meet order specifications and manifest orders as required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the USA.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Experience in printing processes and bindery operations.
• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Experience operating powered hand trucks.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

All employment offers depend on successful background checks and drug screenings as per local, state, and federal laws.

Minor offenses do not automatically disqualify candidates; each case is reviewed for compliance.