Encoder Operator ( 12 Hour Shift - Day & Night)

RR Donnelley & Sons; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 24,355 - 36,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

RR Donnelley & Sons is seeking a machine operator for RFID converting equipment in St. Charles, IL. You will set up, run, and maintain RFID encoding processes, ensuring data accuracy per job tickets.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting 35-50 lbs, and working in a loud environment. Overtime is expected. The position pays $17.68 to $26.55 per hour, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and more.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2-3 years in a similar machine operator, converting, or printing role preferred.
• Tech: Proficiency with computers; RFID knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate RFID converting equipment and encoding software.
• Encoding & Programming: Program RFID tags and labels with specific data per job tickets.
• Quality Control: Test tags for readability, verify data accuracy, inspect for defects.
• Production Setup: Handle materials and convert into finished rolls.
• Troubleshooting: Perform maintenance and resolve basic equipment issues.
• Documentation: Record production data and material usage in ERP systems.
• Overtime as required.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Basic math skills

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RFID technology

Flexographic printing

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

Shifts: 7pm - 7am/ 3 days on 4 days off rotation

Responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery that encodes, tests, and converts radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and labels, focusing on ensuring that data programmed onto chips conforms to customer specifications.

Typical Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate RFID converting equipment and encoding software.
• Encoding & Programming: Program RFID tags and labels with specific data, ensuring correct information is encoded according to job tickets.
• Quality Control: Test tags for readability, verify data accuracy, and inspect for defective inlays.
• Production Setup: Handle materials (paper, films, adhesives) and convert them into finished rolls.
• Troubleshooting: Perform preventative, routine maintenance and resolve minor equipment problems.
• Documentation: Record production data, material usage, and labor in enterprise resource systems.

• Perform other related duties and overtime as required.

Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience in a similar machine operator, converting, or printing role is preferred, but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with computers and, ideally, experience with flexographic/digital printing or RFID technology.
• Physical Abilities: Able to stand for long periods, lift 35-50+ lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy to ensure no missing or miscoded labels.

Work Environment

• Conditions: Often involves working near moving machinery with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Schedule: Overtime will be expected.

Common Skills

• Technical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Troubleshooting
• Basic math skills
• Computer literacy
• Microsoft proficient: Word, Excel

Additional Information

The pay range for this role at the noted location is $17.68 to $26.55 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 base salary, depending on the role, 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, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

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

Equal Opportunity

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans