ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Bindery Operator is responsible for completing all finishing services for press and digital printing projects in accordance with company quality standards and procedures. Perform cutting, UV coating, and handwork jobs

• Check accuracy of work pertaining to the job
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required per the preventative maintenance chart
• Must be familiar with the basic machine functions in order to perform the tasks stated
• Must be willing to accept and receive supervision and assistance with regard to machine set up and company procedures
• Must be flexible to work weekends and overtime as needed
• Cleans work area around machine
• May make ready bindery equipment and work stations
• Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Prior experience operating paper cutter a plus
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong attention to detail
• Extensive attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to remain calm and reasonable amidst tense or stressful situations
• Ability to relate to people in an open, friendly and accepting manner
• Willingness to cross train into other areas as needed
• Produce jobs with high quality standards with maximum efficiency and minimum waste
• Follows, implements standard operating procedures

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate

PHYSICAL FACTORS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

UNPLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full time, non-exempt position. Schedule to be communicated from Management