Bindery Material Handler 2

Bindery Material Handler 2

Job Summary:  

The Bindery Material Handler 2 is responsible for supporting bindery operations by accurately following work instructions to lay up, feed, jog, and stack printed materials for further processing or shipment. This role involves manual handling of signatures, completing production documentation, and preparing materials for safe transit using proper strapping, padding, and labeling techniques. The position requires attention to detail, efficiency in material handling, and occasional operation of industrial equipment to ensure timely and accurate movement of products within the facility. 

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Read and follow work orders or verbal instructions to determine required materials or components for production tasks.
• Lay up, feed, or pile down materials at bindery equipment, ensuring consistent material flow and proper handling.
• Jog and stack product from counter stacker onto skid, maintaining alignment and quality for downstream processing.
• Separate and handle signatures by hand according to specific customer or job requirements.
• Accurately complete production records, including daily counts, skid flags, and packaging slips for tracking and inventory.
• Secure materials for transport using strapping, bracing, padding, and labeling, and operate material handling equipment as needed.

Basic Qualifications:  

• Education: Equivalent to 8th grade plus additional classes or training.
• Reasoning Ability: Capable of applying common sense understanding to carry out simple written or oral instructions.
• Mathematics: Able to read, copy, and record figures; may involve basic addition and subtraction.
• Language Skills: Able to read simple instructions, recognize basic vocabulary, and speak in complete sentences using standard grammar and tenses.

Physical Requirements  

• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Frequently lift and carry items weighing 10 to 20 pounds; occasionally lift 20 to 50 pounds.
• Constant reaching and upward reaching during material handling tasks.
• Frequent standing and handling; occasional sitting, walking, and fine motor activities (e.g., fingering, hearing).
• Must tolerate loud noise levels and occasional exposure to atmospheric conditions and other environmental factors.

 CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact onsite HR at 502-488-4070 or sara.smith@sheridan.com