Lead Print Press and Bindery Operator – 2nd shift

Omnipress; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

A professional printing services company in Madison, WI, is looking for a Lead Print Press and Bindery Operator – 2nd Shift. Candidates should have a high school diploma and prior experience leading a production team. Responsibilities include directing shift personnel, monitoring production quality, and ensuring efficient workflow. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a production team effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift personnel, assigning tasks for workflow.
• Document activities, job progression, and operational issues.
• Communicate production schedules and updates.
• Document shift activities, progress, and any issues for management.
• Provide daily updates to the production supervisor on job status of all work in progress.
• Operate printing, finishing, and shipping equipment within production standards.
• Follow job tickets, perform quality control, and maintain equipment per company guidelines.
• Complete safety training and adhere to hazardous communications and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Suggest ideas and initiate changes to improve production methods.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership in production

Experience with cross-media products

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Press and bindery equipment

Personal computer

Computer

Phone

Calculator

Job description

Lead Print Press and Bindery Operator – 2nd shift

Join to apply for the Lead Print Press and Bindery Operator – 2nd shift role at Omnipress.

Hours: 2nd Shift (Full Time) 2:30 pm – 1:00 am, Monday – Thursday, Friday overtime as needed.

Hourly Rate: TBD, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Full benefits after 60 days of employment include Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, and 401(k).

Job Description: The Lead Print Press and Bindery Operator is responsible for producing print and digital products according to specifications and quality standards while acting as the shift lead in production.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads and directs shift personnel, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards are met.
• Personal and regular interaction with operators on production requirements.
• Communicate production schedules, project status updates and project specifications with team members.
• Assures all work areas are properly staffed and used in an efficient manner.
• Documents all activities that occur on the shift such as job progression, operational problems or personnel issues.
• Provide daily updates to the production supervisor on job status of all work in progress.
• Operation of equipment for printing, finishing and shipping within production standards according to quality, rate of speed and waste.
• Understand and follow instructions and specifications communicated on the job ticket.
• Complete quality control procedures on each project.
• Maintain equipment according to company guidelines.
• Complete training in hazardous communications, forklift operations, lockout/tagout and company safety program. Safety regulations must be abided by at all times.
• Communicate ideas, concerns and problems to leadership.
• Assists in resolving mechanical problems.
• Acts as a proactive initiator of change for improved production methods.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, but are not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Experience leading a production team

Desired Skills

• Experience with cross-media products, print, and digital

Mental Requirements

• Reading, writing, and calculating
• Interpersonal skills
• Reasoning/analysis
• Work with minimal supervision

Equipment/Tools Used

Personal computer, phone, calculator, press and bindery equipment.

Physical Requirements

Light work (lift up to 10 lbs): Frequent – Office equipment and supplies, manuals, books, etc.

Medium work (lift 15‑25 lbs): Frequent – Boxes and stacks of manuals, books, etc.

Heavy work (lift 25‑50 lbs): Occasional – Pallets.

Other physical requirements: standing for long periods of time, up to 10 hours.

Required Testing

Pre‑employment: Omnipress is a drug‑free workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug and alcohol test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification from further employment consideration.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Printing Services

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