Bindery Machine Operator

This role will require onsite presence at our Valmeyer, IL facility.

Position Overview:

Routinely operates a continuous or unit set collator based on job ticket instructions. Conducts routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reviews job folder for special instructions pertaining to any bindery and finishing requirements.
• Primarily responsible for the set up and operation of a collator, but may be cross trained on other equipment noted:

-Encoder

-Label Affixer

-Rewinder

-Folder

-Stitcher

-Drill (punch)

• Reports production problems and/or errors in order to identify possible changes in procedures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Ensures equipment maintenance is performed and reports any down time that will affect production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Operates all equipment using proper safety procedures; uses proper lifting techniques; ensures that carts and pallets are properly stowed and completes housekeeping on a routine basis.

Internal Requirements:

1. Attendance: Employee must be meeting attendance expectations* - no more than unexcused 3 absences, no more than 6 unexcused tardy occurrences, and 0 "No Call-No Shows" within the last 90 days. *Unexcused occurrences do not include pre-approved accommodations provided by the Person Office.
2. Tenure: Employee must have a minimum of 90 days tenure at Qualfon.
3. Performance: Employee must be meeting KPI expectations. Agent cannot have any current corrective actions at a written level or probation/final warning

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.); 10 years of related training and experience and demonstrated competency in the operation of a collator and some of the bindery machines noted above.

Language Skills

Ability to read, correspondence, memos, technical procedures and follow job folder instructions. Ability to effectively communicate, present information and respond to questions from supervisors, customers and other employees of the Company.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with multiple variables.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to prioritize daily work and projects. Multiple operational skills and individual flexibility are required to meet the needs of the business and customers.

Physical Demand

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for the entire shift. The employee is also required to reach with hands and arms, to frequently stoop or kneel, crouch, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While the plant is climate controlled, there may be times during certain weather events when the working environment may be colder or hotter than normal.

Qualification Requirements

The individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The knowledge, skill and ability requirements are representative of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT QUALFON is an equal opportunity employer. QUALFON provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), marital status, ancestry, status as a covered veteran, uniformed servicemember status and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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