Operator #2 in Bindery - 2nd Shift

Thomson Reuters; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2nd shift differential $4.00/hr

3rd shift differential $5.00/hr

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Thomson Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota is hiring a #3 Bindery Operator for the Core Publishing Solutions team. The role involves setup, operation, and troubleshooting of finishing equipment on the 2nd shift (2:30p-10:30p) with overtime possibilities. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days in role.

You will perform material review, equipment setup, and quality checks while documenting activities in SAP/MII and contributing to safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/technical degree preferred.
• Good mechanical/technical troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently or with a team.
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and production orders.
• Experience with binding and finishing equipment listed above.
• Able to lift and carry light loads and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Review job specs for materials and setup requirements.
• Perform set-up tasks and monitor equipment.
• Troubleshoot product/equipment issues; obtain maintenance support as needed.
• Document activities in Tier Boards and systems (MII, SAP).
• Communicate effectively during shift hand-off.
• Participate in safety programs and continuous improvement ideas.
• Provide backup for other operators as needed.
• Recommending and implementing process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Team player

Rulers & measurement

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Vocational/technical degree preferred

Tools

Perfect Binders

40-station collators

3-knife trimmers

Inline boxing

Palletizing

Sitma lines

Aster sewing

Hot foil stampers

Job description

We are hiring a #3 Bindery Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #3 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for performing set-up tasks, monitoring the equipment and troubleshooting on our Core Publishing Solutions team. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon being in the role for 90 days.

Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota

2nd Shift 2:30p - 10:30p

Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About The Role

In this opportunity as a #3 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements
• Performing set-up tasks
• Monitoring the equipment and product quality; obtaining maintenance support for equipment as needed
• Performing simple to moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment
• Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off
• Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance
• May use computer-based workflows applications to manage files
• Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc
• May perform feeding, catching off, stacking, bundling or physical inventory cycle count activities
• Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture
• Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures
• Generating, implementing and sustaining continuous improvement ideas
• Participating in project teams as needed
• Providing back up for other operators to cover absences or breaks
• Recommending and implementing process improvements

About You

You’re a fit for the role of a #3 Bindery Operator if you have the following required qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred
• Good mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issues
• Knowledge of Lean concepts and continuous improvement
• Competent with rulers and measurement
• Good communication skills
• Experience on Perfect Binders with up to 40 station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing and palletizing
• Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines, collating/kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations, packaging/cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines, Aster sewing equipment and hot foil stampers
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders
• Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel
• Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection

What’s in it For You?

• Compensation: 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
• Making a Real-World Impact:We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation hourly range for this role is $21 USD - $39 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.

About Us

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