JOB SUMMARYPerforms machine set up and operation of all Bindery finishing equipment. This would include folders, cutters, imaging, die cutter, inserter, and auxiliary equipment. Additional job duties utilize multiple production and quality tracking systems within the department and division. These duties could be expanded as new equipment or processes are added to the department.KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESAbility to operate bindery equipment to meet or exceed safety, production, and quality requirements. Responsible for daily production of Cutting, Folding, Imaging, and packaging of printed materials to meet deadlines. Sets up and operates all bindery finishing equipment to coincide with production and quality requirements. Observes operation to detect machine malfunctions and makes adjustments as required to maintain equipment in operating condition. Responsible for operation, maintenance, and supply monitoring for ink jet system. Able to operate hand trucks to assist in the moving of product as needed Maintain good housekeeping and safe work conditions.Responsible for Quality assurance on all products produced including verification of all variable elements (barcodes, variable images, typographic content, etc.). Also responsible for quality checks associated with postal requirements & integrity – i.e., IMB bar code, package breaks. Participates and completes three levels of the bindery operator training program. Reports any safety, production, quality, or equipment related problems to the Team Leader, and/or Supervisor. Helps with the development and training of less experienced bindery operators. Participates in all training sessions which may include past, present, or future information that is or will be essential to perform in this classification.Communicates day to day developments of all job-related information to co-workers, team-leaders, support departments, and the oncoming shift. Responsible for meeting goals and metrics of department and accurate coordination of paperwork, packaging, and labeling information. Maintains basic knowledge of all bindery processes and procedures to include the operation of all bindery equipment, sorting direct mail, and prepping of paperwork, run-sheets, load-flags, and labels. Other duties as assigned.
