2nd shift Machine Bindery Lead

Mittera; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Mittera in Denver, Colorado seeks a Finishing Lead to supervise operations in the Finishing Department, ensuring quality control while adhering to schedules. Responsibilities include overseeing subordinates, assisting in production tasks, and maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and supervisory experience. The position offers a pay range of $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, and applicants must be 18 or older.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience in a manufacturing or office environment.
• Ability to read work instructions and understand business memos.
• Skills to operate a pallet jack and hand lift truck.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinates within the finishing department.
• Assist in cutting, folding, collating, stitching and trimming printed products.
• Operate power pallet jack and hand lift truck.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Finishing Lead is responsible for supervising all operations within the Finishing Department and supports service operations, including quality control, safety, warehousing, product and materials testing, maintenance, freight, and delivery. The role follows established schedules and production plans to manufacture quality products efficiently, on time, and in a manner that maximizes profit. Department: Finishing; Reports To: Finishing Manager; Employee Type: Non-Exempt; Pay Range: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinates within the finishing department
• Reads and understands the job ticket with the Machine Operator
• Assists in cutting, folding, collating, stitching, and trimming of printed products
• Catches, removes, or cartons completed printed pieces at the delivery end of binding/folding/cutting equipment or other finishing equipment
• Loads stitcher/trimmer pockets and conveyor belts or feeders for folders
• Performs other functions such as skid packing or loading, making boxes or cartons, labeling finished product, plastic wrapping skids, moving stock and material, and setting up and/or moving conveyors
• Operates a power pallet jack and hand lift truck
• Cleans up and keeps work area neat and orderly
• Does hand collating and other manual tasks in binding/finishing
• Gathers empty skids around machine prior to the beginning of the binding/finishing run
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1+ years of previous manufacturing/office supervisory experience preferred
• Full comprehension in reading work instructions and business memos
• Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization
• Ability to use basic math skills to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must have the ability to work effectively in stressful situations and meet stringent deadlines
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous materials, and regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.