Bindery Operator I — Rotating Shifts + Benefits

RRD; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Bindery Operator to set up and operate a range of finishing equipment, turning printed sheets into finished books and catalogs. You will monitor safety, output and quality while coordinating with the team to meet production goals.

The role involves training other operators, maintaining equipment and ensuring accurate folding, cutting and binding processes. Join a company with strong benefits and shift opportunities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors to identify paper conditions and adjust machines.
• Familiarity with basic mathematics to understand dimensional requirements and adjustments.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders and machine operation sequences.
• Knowledge of setup, adjustment, capabilities and limitations of bindery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate bindery machines including cutting heads and binding equipment.
• Inspect equipment for safety and monitor output and productivity.
• Direct and train crew on production processes.
• Ensure quality control and timely completion of printed materials.

Skills

Paper knowledge

Math skills

Tools & equipment use

Reading specs

Dimensional accuracy

Machine adjustments

Quality monitoring

Team training

Tools

Hand tools

Bindery equipment

Power paper cutters

Collators

Stitchers

Gluing machines

Job description

RRD in St. Charles, IL is seeking a Bindery Operator to set up and operate a range of finishing equipment, turning printed sheets into finished books and catalogs. You will monitor safety, output and quality while coordinating with the team to meet production goals.

The role involves training other operators, maintaining equipment and ensuring accurate folding, cutting and binding processes. Join a company with strong benefits and shift opportunities.