Bindery Operator

Lahlouh’s business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients’ dynamic and evolving marketplaces.

Lahlouh's mission is to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective business communications solutions available.

Core capabilities include:

• Sheet-fed offset print • Fulfillment / Distribution logistics
• Dynamic digital print • Packaging Design
• Mailing • Marketing promotions
• Full service bindery and assembly • Promotions
• Online Solutions

Position: Bindery Operator
Reports to: 2nd Shift Production Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Bindery
Location/Shift: Blue Ash, Ohio / 2nd Shift

Essential Function:

The Bindery Operator Position must be an expert operating at least 3 core bindery machines.
The 6 core machines- Stitcher, Cutter, Folder, Folder/Gluer, Die Cutter or Collator. Must produce high quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner while meeting strict deadlines.

Experience:
Minimum 3 to 5 years experience operating 3 core machines in a print environment.

Job Duties and General Expectations:

• Excellent eye for detail
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Follow team leader instructions for Bindery processes
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel
• Have a minimum knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI is a plus)
• Keep accurate and complete daily records for data collection
• Meet company and departmental standards, including: Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
• Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
• Work overtime and weekends, and in other departments as business needs dictate
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend department and company meetings
• Assist in training new and temporary employees
• Keep jobs and production floor clean and organized
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to push/pull loaded pallet jacks and/or rolling carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds on occasio
• Communicate any job specifics issues or other pertinent information regarding jobs to the next shift, if necessary

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Stitcher:

• Operating knowledge of stitching machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up various book sizes, including 3, 5 and 6 pockets plus cover feeder and 4th and 5th knives.
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on stitching equipment

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Cutter:

• Operating knowledge of cutting machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to cut a variety of jobs, including business cards
• Ability to assist with special projects, including step books and crossovers
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on cutting machines

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Folder:

• Operating knowledge of folder machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to fold in many different configurations
• Ability to fold paper from 27# text to 120# cover
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on folding machines

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Folder/Gluer:

• Operating knowledge of fold/glue machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to fold in many different configurations using a hot melt glue unit
• Ability to fold paper from 65# cover to 120# cover
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on fold/glue machines

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Die Cutter:

• Operating knowledge of die cutting machines, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up and run Bobst Speria 106E for die cutting
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on die cutting machine

Position Specific Skills & Competencies - Collator:

• Operating knowledge of Muller collators, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up various book sizes - minimum 6.5" x 4.25" & maximum 12.625" x 17"
• Caliper stock from 27# pharmaceutical stock up to 24 point board
• Make ready and run up to 24 pockets at once.
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on collating equipment

Education:

• High school graduate/GED