What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Bindery & Production Team Member position at Allegra Marketing Print Mail - Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Job Title: General Bindery & Production Team Member
Reports To: Production/Bindery Team Leader
Send Resume and Cover letter to: Jobs@allegra.net
Full-Time or Part-Time • Flexible Hours • Benefits Available
About Us
Allegra Marketing • Print • Mail is a fast‑paced, quality‑driven print and marketing company serving businesses throughout the region. We’re looking for a dependable, detail‑oriented team member to join our production and bindery department.
Job Summary
Responsible for completing all finishing services for press and copier work in compliance with job specifications and quality standards. Complete client’s job/project which may include drilling, stapling, glue padding, inserting, collating, laminating, cutting, folding, scoring, slitting, numbering, labeling, shrink wrapping, spiral binding, boxing, and packaging as well as assistance with mailing and/or large format projects. Provides continual care and maintenance on equipment, troubleshooting, and repairing. Serves as a member of the production team, communicates regularly with supervisors, production managers, customer service and sales.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Receive printed materials, perform work necessary to create finished product
· Verify job needs by reading the job ticket for information to perform correct finishing work, understand parameters, quantity, end product expectations
· Operate bindery and finishing equipment such as folders, cutters, drills, collators, booklet makers, and shrink‑wrapping equipment
· Support mailing operations (inserting, tabbing, addressing) as needed
· Assist with large‑format finishing and installation
· Adhere to and perform finishing work that meets/exceeds operational standards and deadlines
· Utilize equipment and hands to collate, fold and bind printed materials
· Configure cutter, saddles stitchers and folders properly for job
· Apply quality standard of finishing process to all projects/jobs
· Comply with OSHA, safety requirements, work rules and regulations
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of print/bindery experience required
- Experience with mailing equipment and/or large‑format installation is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Comfortable in a fast‑paced production environment
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
· Ability to read, analyze and interpret job tickets, instructions, production needs and company information. Ability to write simple correspondence, communicate with production team in an effective and professional manner.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply to practical situations and printing jobs.
REASONING ABILITY
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work as outlined through written and/or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems using independent thinking and problem-solving skills in standard situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
· The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; read instructions, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
· 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 is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
OTHER DUTIES
· 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.
Schedule & Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available
- Benefits available for eligible employees
- Friendly, supportive team environment
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief summary of your experience in person, online at www.allegra.net or email to jobs@allegra.net.
We look forward to meeting you.
Our Vision
“To continuously strengthen our legacy of service since 1973, fostering innovation and excellence in our community”
Our Mission
“To empower and support our community by consistently prioritizing the needs of our staff and clients.
Through continuous improvement and innovation,
we strive to deliver exceptional products and services that make a positive impact”