Material Handler- In-House Print- 3rd Shift

Teacher Created Materials is a 45 year old, award-winning publisher of educational and trade books and digital products.

Come join our team! Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(K) program with Match
• Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs
• Plus more!

Position Summary:

The Print Production Operator will be responsible for day to day print production and maintenance of printer fleet. Internal print shop services include four color printing, cutting/trimming, work order management, UV coating/lamination, and other finishing responsibilities. This position will focus on exceptional internal/external customer service levels while improving cost efficiency and quality of work. As well as assisting in additional warehouse functions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read and understand job tickets. Use job ticket information to ensure production is produced according to specification
• Perform quality checks according to established procedures to ensure high quality of production
• Monitor printer efficiencies & speed to ensure production levels meet or exceed standards & make appropriate adjustments
• Assist in workflow and process improvement planning
• Must have the ability to maintain organization with multiple projects, prioritize workflow, adhere to timelines, and meet deadlines
• Observe machines in operation and make necessary adjustments as needed
• Identify workable production solutions when troubleshooting
• Ensure deadlines are maintained and company objectives are met
• Meet all performance standards and metrics aiding the ability to meet customer deliverables
• Assist in maintaining printer and inventory supplies as needed
• Must be prompt, courteous, professional and take pride in work
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Responsible for the overall safety and cleanliness of equipment and area
• Understand capabilities of print shop equipment
• Ensure required assets and information are accurate prior to job execution
• Monitor equipment and supplies to ensure effective replenishments
• Pick, pack, and ship orders according to established standards

• Process external mail and other related parcel items
• Operate material handling equipment, manifest shipping system and barcode scanners
• Receive and pickup items for immediate, next day or future delivery
• Load and unload trucks. Move material utilizing pallet jack or sit down forklift
• Receive and deliver internal mail throughout the office
• Process return to stock receipts
• Assist in the slotting of high frequency inventory materials
• Responsible for maintaining the warehouse floor. Cleaning, stacking, sorting etc.
• Process inventory transactions related to the movement of goods
• Perform cycle counts as needed
• Replenish product that has been received and assigned to a bin location
• Prepare boxed or bundled materials for distribution or storage.
• Assist and advise other production departments on order fulfillment related issues
• Participate in corrective action teams to effectively manage operational issues

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate may have the following education, work history, knowledge and skills.

• Experience: Print Operations, with task management experience. Experience in a large company with well-established processes and system. Prior experience in implementing printing and finishing equipment
• Knowledge and skills: Experience with Konica Minolta Accurio Press C2070 a huge plus. Print Production equipment including: binding, paper, cutting/trimming and laminating a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Personality and Character:

The ideal candidate will have the following traits:

• Willingness to effectively communicate with Customers, Management and Staff
• Ability to work alone and without the assistance of a Production Manager
• High level of enthusiasm to contribute and advance
• Ability to multi-task and handle daily deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent daily use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Sit for extended periods of time; including at a computer.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements for frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.
• Occasional travel to out of state facility.
• Frequent short distance travel between 3 local facilities.

Work Conditions:

• General office and warehouse environment.
• Frequent exposure to material handling equipment.
• Occasional exposure to high and precarious places.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures and outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

Teacher Created Materials is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.