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 down piling, feeding pockets, checking and strapping printed materials from the saddle stitcher & perfect binder, and inspecting materials for defects and imperfections.

($500 Sign on Bonus) and ($1,000 Sign-on Bonus for 2nd Shift positions!)

Monday through Thursday: 6 pm- 4 am

Looking for some Manufacturing experience, not necessarily Bindery experience.

Salary is $18.00 an hour with 12%-night shift differential. Apply let's talk.

Bradford & Bigelow offers an extensive number of benefits including:

• Sign-on bonus
• 12%-night shift differential
• Incentive awards
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k and profit sharing
• Employee recognition program
• Growth opportunities
• Ample overtime opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site fitness facility

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 down piling.
• 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 down piling, 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 ink jetting
• 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 Poly wrap, wrinkles, tears, light or dark inking, etc.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Follow all safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to proper use of PPEs, safe ergonomic practices, and proper and safe handling of chemicals.

Maintain working knowledge, awareness, and compliance with ISO Procedures.

May require additional availability to work evenings and/or weekends.

Other duties as assigned, including working where directed, be it on varying presses or in other departments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent vision, including the ability to perceive color

Ability to operate jacks, fork truck/clamp truck safely

Ability to work at a rapid pace

Ability to remain physically and mentally alert during second shift hours (6pm 6am) where applicable

Ability to tolerate being exposed to loud noises and moving machinery (PPE provided)

Manual dexterity

Capable of repeated standing, walking, sitting, bending, and lifting of skids and skid boards up to 60lbs for 8-12 hours at a time

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.

Carrying = 10 % 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:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Fluent in English; written and oral

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

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.