Bindery Operator

First Shift | Full Time | Lansing, MI

$26–$30/hour, based on experience

Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Lansing is looking for an experienced printing-industry professional to join our production team.

You do not need experience on all of our equipment. If you are highly experienced in one or more of the following areas, we want to talk with you:

• Automated folding / Stahlfolder operation
• Muller Martini saddle stitching
• Die cutting and folder/gluer operation
• Commercial mailing and mail preparation

Our finishing department includes:

• Fully automated Stahlfolder with crusher/stacker and ultra-fast automated makeready
• Muller Martini saddle stitcher with 6-pocket gathering system and cover feeder
• Die-cutting and folder/gluer systems
• Commercial mailing and mail-processing equipment
• Additional commercial bindery and finishing equipment

We are looking for someone who understands commercial print production, takes pride in running equipment well, and can independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment.

The right candidate may specialize in folding, stitching, die cutting, folder/gluing, mailing, or another commercial bindery discipline.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Prior commercial printing or bindery experience
• Strong equipment setup and makeready skills
• Ability to troubleshoot production and quality issues
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment
• A focus on productivity, waste reduction, and continuous improvement

Experience on every machine listed above is not required. We are more interested in finding an excellent operator with deep experience in at least one production area.

If you are currently working in the printing industry and considering your next opportunity, we offer:

• Competitive pay of $26–$30/hour based on experience
• First-shift, full-time position
• Modern, highly automated production equipment
• Opportunity to specialize in the equipment you know best
• Opportunity to cross-train and expand your skills
• A stable commercial printing operation with diverse work
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Consideration of previous industry experience when determining starting PTO
• Potential signing bonus for highly qualified experienced operators

We value experienced operators as skilled production professionals. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your equipment, contribute ideas, solve production problems, and help us continue improving our operation.

We understand that many of the best printing professionals are already working.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially. A résumé is not required for an initial conversation.

• If you have experience running commercial bindery, finishing, or mailing equipment and would like to learn more about the opportunity, we would like to talk with you.