Bindery Assistant

FULL-TIME

$18/hr

• Assist bindery operator on various finishing equipment and perform hand-bindery work.
• Drills holes in paper sheets, manually or by machine.
• Removes, stacks, and packs printed material in various stages of completion on pallets as it accumulates on finishing equipment.
• Examines stitched, collated, bound, and unbound publications to assure jobs are completed in accordance with customer quality requirements.
• Hand collates sets of printed materials, inserts sheets, applies adhesive tape or hot glue, and applies labels according to the job ticket.
• Forms sample products by hand using adhesive tape or hot glue.
• Sets up and operates shrink wrapping equipment. Packs wrapped product in boxes and applies tape and labels.
• Weighs printed material on the counting scale.
• Operates the hand-held air hammer.
• Operates paper banding machine.
• Assists the operator on the folder, stitcher trimmer, and cutter when needed.
• Completes bindery portion of the job ticket and label information.
• Assists in the gluing department as required.
• Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

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Schedule

Shift start: 6:00PM
Shift length: 12 hours
Rotating shifts every 7 weeks; Sunday evening thru Tuesday evening, Wednesday evening thru Friday eveningBenefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis included)
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18 years old

Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. No prior experience or training. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Must have basic personal computer skills. Must be able to maintain good attendance. Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods. Must pass basic reading test. Must have the ability to meet and/or pass the minimum requirement on a mechanical test or have demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience. Must pass color vision test. Must pass color hue test. Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
About WestRock

WestRock Company manufactures and sells paper and packaging solutions for the consumer and corrugated markets in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, and Land and Development. The Corrugated Packaging segment produces containerboards, corrugated sheets, corrugated packaging, and preprinted linerboards for consumer and industrial products manufacturers, and corrugated box manufacturers.