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Bindery Operator

WestRock and Careers
Woodridge, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026
The pay for this position is starting at $21/hr., depending on your role, level and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

GENERAL PURPOSE
: Operate all Bindery equipment, follow Bindery procedures as outlined on the job tickets, maintain workflow to meet due dates, troubleshoot problem areas and maintain equipment in support of Personalization, Affixing, Fulfillment, and Shipping departments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
:
  • Reads work orders to determine setup specifications and instructions.
  • Follows start up, cleaning and shutdown procedures for the department.
  • Adheres to QC processes.
  • Operates Bindery Department machinery to keep up with schedule of workload.
  • Loads Cutter machines, sets-up/adjusts/operates (Polar, Seybold).
  • Cuts and feeds card PMC machine through put single/double lines.
  • Loads MBO Folder machine, sets-up/adjusts/operates.
  • Sets up Shrink-wrap machine, make ready/run.
  • Feeds Inserter machine with envelopes/inserts in machine per ticket instructions.
  • Ability to report daily production and consumption of materials.
  • Ability to effectively communicate issues with orders and equipment.
  • Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
:
  • Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must have three to five years related Bindery experience.
  • 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 have basic computer skills (data entry).
  • Must demonstrate intermediate math skills.
  • Must demonstrate the following competencies: accuracy, reliability, decision making, time management and self-motivation.
  • Must be able to maintain good attendance.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
  • Must be able to maintain good attendance.
  • Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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