Gather Operator

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to operate and keep supplied a machine that gathers individual signatures (sigs) into a correctly sequenced book ready for the binding operation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Read job tickets and follow instructions.
• Promptly, at start of shift, review work schedule, and check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled and prepare for operations.
• Set up, adjust, tend, and/oversee the gathering machine.
• Break down stacks, stage sigs ready for use on the gatherer.
• Stage stacks of sigs and insert sigs into appropriate pockets (collate) to be gathered into a book.
• Monitor and tend the operation of the machine.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment and machinery, and complete all required paperwork.

· Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age (16 years part time. Distributions only).
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and to the safety regulations.
• Ability to use, or learn to use, the equipment and tools used to perform this job.
• Ability to perform all of the job functions safely.
• Ability to meet the company performance standards for the job.
• 20/20 vision, or 20/20 corrected vision.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

· One year of bindery experience.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to meet the ergonomic and physical requirements, as well as the physical base scores for this position.

· Ability to stand up to 50% of the time; and walk up to 50% of the time.

· Ability to lift and / or carry up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to lift bulky objects.

· Static p/p: 45 lbs.

· Pinch minimum: 6 lbs.

· Grasp minimum: 45 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $27.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Differential pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Versailles, KY 40383: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person