Collator Operator - 1st Shift

RR Donnelley & Sons; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 30,913 - 43,545; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Employer discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Collator Operator for the 1st shift in Osage, IA. Starting rate is $22.44 per hour, with schedule Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Occasional overtime including weekends may be required. The role involves setting up and operating collating/labeling machines to meet customer specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, operating related equipment, and performing safety inspections while tracking production.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing collating requirements which indicate the number and sequence of webs required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated paper stock
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and refining adjustments for weight, color, machinability, and quality of paper stock to prevent machining impressions on printed materials
• Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines
• Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the collating machines
• General knowledge of collating/label application machines to perform folds, gluing, perforating, and cutting of printed materials
• Thorough knowledge of setup, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities, and limitations of the collating machine to perform folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate collating and/or labeling/patching machines to produce value‑added enhancements to in‑process work
• Review specifications and set up equipment that performs forms collating from web rolls, label affixing, or window patching to printed or in‑process materials specific to customer requirements
• Operate equipment that may perform functions related to assembling and perforating signatures, stapling, gluing, folding, or cutting sheets of paper, forms, or signatures in a specified sequence to form completed sets or die cut and apply labels or films to paper substrates
• Perform safety inspections, document problems, and track production during operation

Skills

Read work orders

Interpret specs

Paper stock knowledge

Machine setup

Dimensional accuracy

Tool operation

Collating machines

Tools

Collating machines

Label application

Measuring tools

Quality gauges

Job description

Overview

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers a trusted portfolio of creative execution and world‑wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD transforms customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Position

Collator Operator - 1st Shift

Schedule

Starting rate of $22.44 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; occasional overtime may be required, including weekends

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate collating and/or labeling/patching machines to produce value‑added enhancements to in‑process work
• Review specifications and set up equipment that performs forms collating from web rolls, label affixing, or window patching to printed or in‑process materials specific to customer requirements
• Operate equipment that may perform functions related to assembling and perforating signatures, stapling, gluing, folding, or cutting sheets of paper, forms, or signatures in a specified sequence to form completed sets or die cut and apply labels or films to paper substrates
• Perform safety inspections, document problems, and track production during operation

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing collating requirements which indicate the number and sequence of webs required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated paper stock
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and refining adjustments for weight, color, machinability, and quality of paper stock to prevent machining impressions on printed materials
• Ability to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines
• Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the collating machines
• General knowledge of collating/label application machines to perform folds, gluing, perforating, and cutting of printed materials
• Thorough knowledge of setup, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities, and limitations of the collating machine to perform folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product

Benefits and Additional Information

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $22.44 – $31.61 per hour. Actual rate may vary based on education, skills, experience, performance, shift, and location. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may include a sign‑on bonus, overtime, shift differential, call‑in and stand‑by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary coverage, plus tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.