Collator Operator - 3rd Shift

RR Donnelley & Sons; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 26,449 - 38,889; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons in Osage, Iowa is seeking a Collator Operator for the 3rd shift. This role involves setting up and operating collating and labeling machines, handling various paper types to produce high-quality printed materials.

The position offers a starting minimum rate of $22.20/hr, with the potential for a range of $19.20 - $28.23 per hour based on skills and experience. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Able to interpret written work orders and specifications accurately.
• Knowledge of quality and machining requirements of paper stock.
• Skilled in machine setup and adjustment for various operations.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate collating and labeling machines.
• Review specifications and set up equipment according to customer requirements.
• Perform safety inspections and track production during operation.

Skills

Reading and interpreting work orders

Knowledge of paper stock

Setting up and adjusting machines

Calculating distances and clearances

Using standard and specialized tools

Knowledge of collating machines

Understanding operating requirements

Tools

Collating machines

Job description

Company 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 - 3rd Shift
  • Starting minimum rate of $22.20/hr (including shift differential)
  • Schedule:
    • Sunday 11p - Friday 7am
    • 11:00pm - 7:00am
    • 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
• Reviews specifications and sets up equipment that performs 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
• Performs safety inspections, documents problems, and tracks 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 in refining 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 $19.20 - $28.23 per hour. The actual rate of pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, 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.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

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