Production Finishing and Bindery Operator

AlphaGraphics US 219; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

Career path development

Hard work

Collaboration

Fun and laughter

Job summary

AlphaGraphics US 219 is seeking a full-time Bindery Specialist to handle finishing and completion of printed projects. The role includes operating cutting, folding, laminating, and collating machines to prepare products for delivery to clients, while maintaining accuracy and meeting tight deadlines.

We value teammates who are collaborative, dependable, and driven to contribute to a local business. Prior finishing experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth and development in

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating finishing equipment in print/signage industries.
• Ability to read work orders and follow specifications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at waist-high tables.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and follow finishing specifications.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Operate finishing machines (cutter, folder, laminator, collator) to finalize products.
• Maintain daily production records and ensure quality control procedures are followed.
• Keep department orderly and clean and support customer service goals.

Skills

Finishing equipment operation

Quality control

Record keeping

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Teamwork

Tools

Cutter

Folders

Laminator

Collator

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

The Production Finishing Specialist is responsible for the finishing and completion of projects in the center. This Production Finishing Specialist also sometimes includes the staging/preparation of completed jobs to be delivered or shipped to our client's final destination.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
• Career path development

Company Overview

As an established leader in the Printing, Marketing, and Design industry, our mission is to partner with customers from local small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations and provide them with the tools and expertise needed to grow their businesses.

Our tight-knit team, AlphaGraphics - US722 is actively seeking a Bindery Specialist to join us full-time. Our Production Finishing Specialist is primarily responsible for operating various machines and equipment to finish products that have been printed so they can be delivered.

More than anything, we're looking for highly-collaborative and dependable teammates who are driven by the opportunity to contribute to the success of a local business. We are a small, passionate, and fast-paced team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and we value contributions from each team member.

What We Expect Of You

• Read work orders and take instructions on specifications for finishing of projects.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Operate finishing machine devices, such as cutters, folders, laminators, collators/stitchers, and other production finishing machines as available in the center to facilitate the final assembly of finished products.
• Maintain records, such as daily production records, using specified forms.
• Follow all quality control procedures as instructed by the owner or manager of the center.
• Any other essential functions/duties that are needed to provide the highest quality customer service and product output.
• Maintain order and cleanliness within the department.

What You Bring To The Table

• 2+ years of experience in operating finishing equipment associated with the print, signage or associated industries
• Positive, Professional Attitude
• Strong Work Ethic
• Problem Solving Skills
• Cooperative interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly and neatly while multi-tasking
• Basic math skills and ability to use a computer
• Ability to lift 50 lbs safely and work over a waist-high table
• Strong Multi-Tasking Ability
• Effective Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Ability to follow instructions and prioritize workload

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

At AlphaGraphics, we offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you.

We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!

• AlphaGraphics centers (locations) are independently owned and operated. The posted positions are offered by individual franchisees who interview, hire, manage and pay the employees hired for positions in a specific local location (center) through their specific business.