The Bindery Operator is responsible for completing all finishing services for press and copier projects in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards. Prepares the workload schedule to meet customer timeframe requirements. Performs daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on all bindery equipment to ensure optimum output. Works closely with other staff members to exceed customer satisfaction and service expectations.
As the Bindery Operator and a member of the Production Team, you are accountable for:
- Meeting the department production and quality goals.
- Playing a key role in meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals, such as guaranteed satisfaction and value for our customers.
- Contributing to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth.
- Maintaining personal productivity and quality standards that ensure attractive financial returns so that the company may continue to provide excellent service to our customers and ensure job security and career growth for our staff.
Responsibilities and Duties:
General and Administrative
- Coordinate with Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.
- Comply with all OSHA safety requirements.
- Participate as a key player in the Production Team by supporting operations as needed.
- Communicate effectively with the General Manager/Owner, the Production Manager, the sales team, and the production team, informing and updating them regularly to guarantee that sales objectives and customer objectives are met.
- Follow systems and procedures outlined in the company manuals.
Bindery Operations
- Perform all bindery functions as noted on work order/job tickets. This may include: folding, cutting, padding, numbering, GBC punching, spiral or coil binding, collating, scoring, perforating, drilling, stitching or stapling, laminating and wrapping.
- Process handwork assembly according to specifications.
- Package jobs, complete work orders, tickets, and delivery receipts as necessary and place in their assigned areas. Perform Daily Deliveries.
Equipment and Supplies
- Clean and maintain equipment and work area following maintenance procedures and update maintenance logs.
- Monitor and manage inventory of bindery supplies; order and stock as instructed by supervisor.
- Inform supervisor of equipment problems.
