This job requires some mechanical abilities and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include setting up and prepping various machines in the Finishing department to process jobs as needed. These machines include addressing, inserting, binding, folding, and cutting. The Operator will help trouble-shoot problems and work with Maintenance on performing preventive maintenance and maintaining machines. When not setting up the machines or performing maintenance, the Operator will help on the production floor. This may include placing paper advertisements into an inserting machine hopper, jogging and bundling copies using a machine strapper, stacking finished product onto pallets, and performs other related tasks as required.
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Punctual, regular and reliable attendance within company guidelines.
- Self-motivated, positive and cooperative team player.
- Ability to work within deadlines, make appropriate decisions within company guidelines, and work independently as required.
- Function comfortably in a fast-paced, performance-based warehouse environment.
High School diploma or equivalency. Experience in the printing and bindery industry, along with having a mechanical background, is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to verbally communicate effectively.
Ability to count using addition and subtraction.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perfo1m the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the following are required:
- Manual dexterity.
- Close, distant, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Standing for 11.50 hours/shift.
- Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, bend, or stretch. Must be able to reach, lift, push, pull or carry objects with hands and arms, have dexterity of hands and fingers and good hand/eye coordination.
- Ability to repeat the same motions and hold steady in one position.
- Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent bending and twisting.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be:
- In a warehouse environment with loud, distracting noise level.
- Exposed to hot and cold temperatures in the warehouse.
- Exposed to dust, paper and ink.
