Bindery - Operator II (56784)

Walsworth; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bindery Operator II to assist in the setup and operation of bindery equipment. This role involves performing essential functions such as machine setup, maintenance, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a willingness to be trained. Physical demands include lifting, standing for long periods, and repetitive tasks. Join a dynamic team that values quality and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, willingness to be trained as a second operator.
• Prior experience on bindery equipment preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and operation of bindery equipment and perfect bind pockets.
• Perform maintenance, lubrication, and knife changes on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math and calculations

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ripon - Ripon, WI

Position Type: Hourly - Production

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: 2nd Shift- Evening

Job Category: Manufacturing

Description

Job Summary:

Bindery Operator II will either assist in the setup and operation of perfect bind pockets and/or set up and run the various offline equipment throughout the department.

Essential Functions:

• Be able to perform all Bindery assistant job duties.
• Assist in machine set-up and operation of offline equipment or perfect bind pockets.
  • Included in this process is setting up and fine tuning pockets, stackers, set up and monitor calipers, and inspect working parts to ensure machine is functioning properly.
• Use, maintain, and support Lean activities such as 5s, TPM tasks, and MDI.
• Assist with maintenance and lubrication and replacement of worn parts on applicable equipment.
• Follow all required safety procedures such as PPE's, Ergonomics, Chemical Hazards, etc. Perform job in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees.
• Perform knife changes on applicable equipment.

Move product into and away from the binder. Assist with agency employees. Other duties as directed.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Must be able to use hands for a variety of repetitive material handling tasks about 90% of a 10-hour shift.
• Must be able to constantly stand for up to 10 hours.
• Lifting between eight and 50 pounds from waist level and carry at waist level up to four feet on a frequent basis.
• Lifting between eight and 50 pounds from waist level and carry at waist level up to four feet and lift above shoulder height and place it on a stack on an occasional basis.
• Pick up, grasp and turn/rotate 4 to 8 pound handfuls of product on a constant basis.
• Kneel and squat to do work on an occasional basis.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Willing to be trained to be the second operator for bindery equipment.
• Prior experience on bindery equipment is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be a qualified Inspector level II or possess commensurate experience.
• Must be able to use hands for a variety of repetitive material handling tasks about 90% of an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move materials weighing between five and 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates a conscious concern for quality.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math and calculations.