#2 Operator in Bindery - 1st shift

2 Operator In Bindery - 1st Shift

We are hiring an experienced #2 Bindery Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #2 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for reviewing job specifications, performing set-up tasks, monitoring the equipment and troubleshooting on our Core Publishing Solutions team. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus upon being in the role for 90 days. Hours of Work - Eagan, Minnesota 1st shift - 6 : 30 am - 2 : 30 pm Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About the Role : In this opportunity as a #2 Bindery Operator, you will be responsible for :

Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements

Performing or delegating / overseeing set-up tasks

Monitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality product

Performing moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment

Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off

Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventative maintenance, involving Maintenance as needed

Using computer-based workflows applications to manage files

Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc

Accurately marking, verifying and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy

Providing work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstream

Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture

Performing training as needed

Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures

Generating, implementing, performing and sustaining continuous improvement ideas as well as housekeeping procedures to maintain work area

Participating in project teams as needed

Providing back up for other operators to cover absences or breaks

Recommending and implementing process improvements

About You : You're a fit for the role of the #2 Bindery Operator if your background includes :

Possess a High School Diploma / GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational / technical degree are strongly preferred

Experience leading and training others

Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery

Strong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions and resolve machine issues

Experience with Lean and continuous improvement

Competent with rulers and measurement

Good communication skills

Able to run multiple pieces of equipment

Experience on Perfect Binders with up to 40 station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing and palletizing

Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines, collating / kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations, packaging / cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines, Aster sewing equipment and hot foil stampers

Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders

Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs

Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel

Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection

What's in it For You? Compensation : 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance : Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth : By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching ? learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs. Industry Competitive Benefits : We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture : Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values : Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact : Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact : We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation hourly range for this role is $21 - $38. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.