Company Overview:
Coral Graphics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialized printed book components, known for producing high-quality jackets, covers, and inserts. With a strong reputation built on innovation, precision, and craftsmanship, our Berryville, VA location offers a safety-first environment, reliable careers, and growth opportunities. Join us and be part of our story—apply today!
We’re looking for a Flat Cutter Operator Trainee to join our Bindery team! In this role, you’ll learn to operate and maintain flat cutter equipment through hands-on training while supporting bindery production to ensure quality, safety, and productivity standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and lay out jobs for cutting on the flat cutter machine
- Input sheet image data into the flat cutter computer system
- Remove paper stacks (“lifts”) from skids, place in the trimmer, and stack trimmed products onto pallets
- Apply skid tickets to finished pallets and maintain accurate production counts and daily reports
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and maintain a clean, safe work area
- Change knives and sticks as needed to ensure optimal machine performance
- Follow direction from the Flat Cutter Operator Trainer and Bindery Supervisor
- Assist in process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
- Strong ruler-reading and measurement skills
Preferred Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- 2–3 years of bindery operations or prior trimmer experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of hardcover book manufacturing preferred
- Ability to read and interpret work orders and perform basic math (fractions and decimals)
- Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
- Experience with preventative maintenance procedures
- Certification in operating powered pallet jacks preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality
Work Schedule:
- Sunday to Tuesday alt Saturday - 7:30pm to 7:30am
- 2x2x3 - 7:30am to 7:30pm
Help us bring stories to life—join the BPG-USA team today!
This position is subject to a Pre-Employment Background Check, Drug Screening, and Employment Verification.
Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:
Coral Graphics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations?
(All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of BOTH background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.)
- Have you ever been employed by Berryville Graphics, BPG, Coral Graphics, Dynamic Graphics, or Doubleday? If yes, please provide the company name and dates.
- This role requires accurately measuring materials using a ruler and other measuring tools. Do you have experience using these tools?
A ruler test will be conducted during the interview.
Work Location: In person
