Machine Operator, Bindery

$3.00 per hour Shift Differential on top of your base pay if you work the majority of your shift after 5 : 00 pm

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! Smartpress is a fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time.

Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service.

Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials ( smart is in our name, after all).

We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Bindery Operator for one or more of the following machines : Perfect Binder, Stitcher, Folder, Cutter.

You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world-class products to our customers. This role will handle small format products that require bindery work before they are packed and shipped to the client.

Shifts available : Sunday through Thursday 7 : 45 pm - 5 : 15 am, Monday through Wednesday 5 : 45 am - 6 : 15 pm, 5 : 45 pm - 6 : 15 am, Thursday through Saturday 5 : 45 am - 6 : 15 pm OR Monday through Friday 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have :

• a high school diploma or GED
• a two-year Technical or Trade School diploma
• three years’ experience as a bindery operator, cutter, folder or booklet maker
• worked in a manufacturing environment for 2-5 years
• worked in a fast-paced mid-size company
• the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis

On top of that you must :

• possess a thorough and organized approach to your work
• pay close attention to details on every project
• have basic computer skills, including Pace and Google Suite
• be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
• plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your work
• complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting Company quality standards
• apply effective time management and self-management skills
• understand and maintain the confidential nature of the company, employee and customer information
• be flexible to change

In this position you'll :

• complete the job successfully and provide a quality product the customer will want to order again
• run the bindery equipment in a small format capacity
• run existing bindery equipment and be open to learning how to run new equipment
• troubleshoot production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
• perform Quality Control (QC) procedures to meet Company standards
• perform basic maintenance of the bindery machines
• complete miscellaneous projects and various tasks as requested by management

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be :

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done
30+ days ago