Collator Operator - 2nd Shift

RRD; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RRD is seeking a Collator Operator for the 2nd shift in Osage, IA. Shift runs 3:00pm–11:00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime including weekends and a $2/hr shift premium.

You will set up and operate collating machines, review customer specifications, and ensure precise folding, labeling and finishing of printed materials. Responsibilities include safety inspections, documenting issues, and tracking production.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing collating requirements.
• Knowledge of quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates collating and/or labeling/patching machines to produce value added enhancements to in-process work.
• Review specifications and set up equipment that perform forms collating from web rolls, label affixing, or window patching to printed or in-process materials specific to the customer\'s requirements.
• Operate equipment that may perform assembling, perforating, folding, gluing, or cutting to form completed sets, and apply labels or films as needed.
• Perform safety inspections, document problems, and track production during operation.

Skills

Reading work orders

Paper stock knowledge

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Dimensional accuracy

Tools

Collating machines

Labeling equipment

Job description

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 the industry’s most 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 brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

Collator Operator - 2nd Shift

Starting min rate of $24.44hr (including shift differential)

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• Occasional overtime may be required including weekends
• $2/hr shift premium

• Sets up and operates collating and/or labeling/patching machines to produce value added enhancements to in-process work
• Review specifications and set up equipment that perform forms collating from web rolls, label affixing, or window patching to printed or in-process materials specific to the customer\'s requirements
• Equipment operated may perform functions related to assembling and perforating signatures, stapling, gluing, folding, or cutting sheets of paper, forms, or signatures in 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 to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided
• Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
• Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials
• Must be able 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 the collating/label application machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds, gluing, perforating and cutting of printed materials
• Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of the collating machine to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product

Additional Information

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $22.44 - $31.62 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficient, performance, shift, and location. In addition to the base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also 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 supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

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