Job Description

Bindery Operator

Location:

Coeur d'Alene, ID (North Idaho Production Center)

Compensation

: $19-$20 per hour

Overview

Join the exciting world of printing and publishing with the Hagadone Media Group, where we are looking for a Bindery Operator (Cutter/Folder/Booklet Maker) to join our team. The Hagadone Media Group and Hagadone Printing are growing and dynamic companies; this is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic who wants to build a career in the printing and publishing industry.


As a Bindery Operator, you will maintain and operate the machines that bind books, magazines, and advertising publications. We need someone reliable, dedicated, and detail-oriented with a can-do attitude. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team, follow directions, ask questions, and be energetic.


We require someone who can lift 50 lbs. or more unassisted and walk and stand for long periods. The schedule is Monday through Friday, but you must be willing to work overtime on weekdays and weekends when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include working with cutting, folding, stitching, trimming, and tabbing machines, ensuring they are in good working order. If a problem occurs during production, you must be able to stop, repair and reset the equipment and continue the project promptly. You may also be required to perform minor repair work. Multi-tasking and time management skills are essential to maximize efficiency.


Alerting the Floor Supervisor or Department Manager to quality, count, or other critical issues that might hinder or stop the effective and accurate production of the operated equipment is a must. To succeed in this role, you must be able to read work orders and set up equipment according to project specifications. You will also work with other crew members to run the project and must be able to communicate effectively to coordinate efforts.


You will also be responsible for checking the machine before and after each project for possible defects, cleaning it before it is used on new projects, maintaining a clean and hazard-free work area, and performing regularly scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment.

Job Type

: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Overtime

Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Prepress: 1 year (Preferred)

manufacturing or production: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)

Night Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person