Digital High-Speed & Bindery Operator - 2nd Shift

Toppan Merril; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and  

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Paid parental leave

Paid community involvement/volunteer

Wellness Resources and Employee Assist

Job summary

Toppan Merrill in Union, NJ seeks a Digital High Speed & Bindery Operator. You will run high-speed digital print and bindery equipment in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of customer print jobs.

The role requires 3–5 years of digital print production experience, strong finishing knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of digital print production experience in a commercial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience operating high-speed digital print equipment and finishing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple digital print production machines per schedule.
• Prepare files, verify specs, and monitor print quality throughout runs.
• Troubleshoot production issues and support finishing operations.
• Coordinate workflow with teams to ensure on-time completion.

Skills

Independent work

Quality focus

Mentoring others

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

High-speed print equipment

Horizon finishing equipment

Perfect binder equipment

Job description

Job Description: Toppan Merrill is a global technology leader committed to simplifying the complexity of regulatory disclosure and communications. We offer the most intuitive end-to-end SaaS platform for complex compliant content creation and enhancement of multi-stakeholder collaboration. Our industry leading technology is backed by what we are best known for: unmatched market expertise and unparalleled customer service. Toppan Merrill is a leading partner for the financial, legal, health and capital markets. We believe in high-trust collaboration and value each person's unique skills, perspectives and experiences. Our success is driven by our world-class global teams and culture. Learn more at https://www.toppanmerrill.com/careers/.

Toppan Merrill has an exciting opportunity for a Digital High Speed & Bindery Operator to join our Union, NJ team. In this role, you will operate high-speed digital print and bindery equipment while supporting a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate, quality-focused customer print jobs while maintaining productivity, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting finishing operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring customer commitments are met through efficient print production, bindery processing, mailing preparation, and workflow coordination.

Job Responsibilities

• Set up and operate multiple digital print production machines and execute print runs according to production schedules.
• Download documents and graphic images from network and electronic sources and prepare files for production.
• Verify job specifications, paper stocks, and production requirements prior to printing.
• Monitor print quality throughout production, perform quality checks, and complete required production documentation.
• Troubleshoot print production issues and work independently to resolve routine operational concerns.
• Operate bindery, finishing, folding, and perfect binding equipment as production needs require.
• Train and assist other operators while supporting a collaborative production environment.
• Coordinate workflow with production, finishing, mailing, warehouse, and shipping teams to ensure on-time job completion.

About You

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of digital print production experience in a commercial print, transactional print, direct mail, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating high-speed digital print equipment in a production setting.
• Strong bindery and finishing experience, including folding, binding, or related post‑print operations.
• Knowledge of color correction, color calibration, print quality inspection, and color management processes.
• Understanding of paper stocks, print specifications, and production workflow requirements.
• Experience with continuous feed inkjet, cut-sheet inkjet, Horizon finishing equipment, or perfect binder equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain quality standards, and support operator training and mentoring activities.

We understand that your skills deserve recognition. That's why we offer a competitive pay scale ranging from $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience and expertise. We believe in compensating our dedicated team members fairly for their hard work and commitment. Please note that actual salaries may vary within, above, or below this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business needs, and location.

Benefits

• Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with company match with full vesting from date of hire
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, community involvement, bereavement, jury duty, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community involvement/volunteer days
• Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Programming

Toppan Merrill is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified individuals, including qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Toppan Merrill is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified individuals, including qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans, are encouraged to apply.