Hand Bindery Worker assembles and binds printed materials into books, periodicals and pamphlets. Performs a variety of tasks including measuring, cutting, trimming, sorting, and folding materials to produce finished bound product. Being a Hand Bindery Worker may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. To be a Hand Bindery Worker typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
$500 Sign on Bonus) and ($1,000 Sign-on Bonus for 2nd Shift positions!)
No Bindery experience required; will train.
Ample overtime opportunities.
12% Night Shift Differential.
POSITION SUMMARY :
Monday through Thursday : 6pm-4am
Bradford & Bigelow offers an extensive number of benefits including :
The Bindery Helper performs a variety of basic hand and machine operations to gather, collate, fold, staple, or bind printed materials.
He or she will utilize, set up, and maintain machines and perform other miscellaneous handwork that cannot be done by a machine.
This includes but is not limited to such tasks as downpiling, feeding pockets, checking and strapping printed materials from the saddle stitcher & perfect binder, and inspecting materials for defects and imperfections.
Primary duties :
Read, understand, and follow work order instructions
Learn & understand the meaning of bindery terms such as drilling, perfect binding, saddle stitching, labeling, carton packing, poly bagging, packaging, feeding pockets, tape machine, collate, gather, inserting, and downpiling.
Recognize safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), identify first aid kits and know how to activate emergency stop buttons.
Correctly put forms in a pocket, jog forms accurately, and keep up with the speed of the machine.
Utilize basic skid patterns for downpiling, keeping up with the speed of the machine, and pull full pallets out and start new pallets
Operate a tape machine and replace tape
Troubleshoot common operational errors
Make carton labels
Read and use bag tags, bag mail, skid bagged mail, how to label postal skids, and identify bad inkjetting
Understand manufactures' recommended procedures and / or company policies for preventative maintenance
Perform quality checks on machines and select, use and maintain the proper tools for cleaning and maintenance
Possess a high level of quality control; correctly and efficiently identifying missing stitches, dog ears, bad trimming, glue problems, missing forms, hickeys, bad seals in polywrap, wrinkles, tears, light or dark inking, etc
RESPONSIBILITES :
Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Excellent vision
Ability to operate jacks safely
Ability to work at a rapid pace
Ability to tolerate being exposed to loud noises and moving machinery (PPE provided)
Manual dexterity
Ability to perform the following :
Standing 80 %
Walking 15 %
Sitting 5 %
Lifting 75 % - Maximum Weight 45 lbs
Pushing 25 % Maximum Weight 45 lbs
Pulling 25 % Maximum Weight 45 lbs
Stooping 5 %
Kneeling 5 %
Reaching 10 %
Handling 90 %
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and / or responsibilities.
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification.
Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves of absence, and termination.
The Company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation seriously, and will promptly investigate when such behavior is reported.
Salary Description
$18 per hour, based on experience
Last updated : 2024-03-06
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