Operator I, Bindery - 3rd shift

Bindery Operator

At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants.

Summary: The Bindery Operator is responsible for the setup, adjustment and safe operation of all relevant bindery equipment to produce finished quality products that meet customer specifications and quality standards.

Schedule: 3rd shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 10:00 PM 06:00 AM, or similar. Training may occur at other times.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

At time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for understanding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Access and review batching systems and job tickets to identify priority work and plan processes according to customer specifications.
• Set up machines, verify readiness, and adjust operating parameters to meet production requirements.
• Monitor machine performance during operation, making adjustments as needed to maintain quality, efficiency, and material flow.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure products meet established specifications and quantity standards; provide status updates to the supervisor.
• Troubleshoot machine issues and resolve when possible; promptly notify the Floor Supervisor of unresolved concerns.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance, lubrication, and cleaning to ensure optimal performance.
• Unload materials from machines and stack finished products on pallets safely and accurately.
• Remove waste items for recycling

• Report all injuries, illnesses, and near misses to management immediately
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations as set forth by 4over
• Complete and maintain required records and paperwork, as needed
• Perform regular housekeeping duties in assigned and surrounding areas
• Attend all department/company meetings, as needed
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Perform other assigned duties

For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.

Experience and Qualifications

Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experiences:

• 1 years' experience of working within a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
• Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
• Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching
• May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery
• Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product
• Frequent lifting or moving product weighing up to 50 pounds at, below or above shoulder level
• Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see the differences between colors, shades, and brightness

Work Environment:

• The work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to noise at varying levels.
• Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to smells at varying levels.
• Employee will heavily rely on vision to ensure the quality of products.

4over Company History:

4over was founded in February of 2001. What started off as creating business cards and web page designs by a husband and wife, quickly flourished. Since the company was founded, we are now a private equity owned company growing and expanding across many states. Through our 4over Core Attributes, we are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations, cultivating and nurturing our relationships, providing excellence and caring for others.

Health and Life Insurance:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 4over pays 100% of the employee's premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to $500,000
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full-time employment

401(k) Retirement Plan:

• New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
• Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
• Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
• Immediate Vesting

Holidays and PTO:

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service

4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.