bindery operator

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty

Work setting

• Commercial printers

Tasks

• Set up and operate various specialized binding equipment and machines
• Set up and operate various specialized finishing equipment and machines
• Operate automatic and semi-automatic equipment and machines to bind or finish print material according to specifications
• Pack, weigh and stack bound and finished products on pallet for shipment
• Perform pre-production runs of binding or finishing jobs to verify output and to ensure that product specifications are met
• Maintain inventory of stored material
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Maintain inventory of supplies, equipment and uniforms
• Deliver goods to customers

Equipment and machinery experience

• Adhesive binder
• Cerlox binder
• Collater, gatherer or inserter
• Cutting machine
• Folder
• Laminating machine
• Paper driller
• Stitcher
• Trimmer
• Computerized high speed colour copiers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Sound discrimination
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime required

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)