Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
Education Requirements
High school diploma required.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, job specifications, and production instructions.
Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude required.
Experience Requirements
Previous experience operating bindery, printing, finishing, or manufacturing equipment preferred.
Knowledge of bindery machinery, including folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, perfect binders, and gluing equipment.
Ability to set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment.
Knowledge of paper stocks, printing materials, and finishing processes.
Leadership experience directing or assisting production crews is a plus.
Strong attention to quality, productivity, and workplace safety.
Physical Capabilities
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
Frequently use hands and arms to operate machinery and handling equipment.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and repetitive motions.
Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong visual ability to inspect product quality and monitor machine performance.
Benefits
Competitive Weekly Pay
Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for training and advancement.
“Flexible, organized work environment that I honestly can say I’ve never had it better.”- Jose, Machine Operator, Staffmark
Ready to keep things moving? Apply today.
What You Will Do
As a Bindery Operator you will operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce quality products according to production schedules and established procedures. You will inspect finished products, replenish materials, identify equipment issues, perform routine machine checks, maintain production records, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
Set up, adjust, and operate bindery equipment such as folders, cutters, collators, stitchers, drills, binding/gluing machines.
Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure safe operation.
Make machine adjustments to maintain proper production flow and quality standards.Coordinate multiple machine stations to ensure efficient production.
Lead and direct production crew members throughout the manufacturing process.
Monitor product quality, production output, and productivity levels.
Read and interpret work orders and job specifications.
Perform routine machine adjustments and maintenance to ensure accurate operation.
A Bindery Operator supports manufacturing operations by operating production equipment, monitoring quality, and helping maintain efficient workflows throughout the facility. This role combines technical ability with strong attention to detail and dependable work habits.
The Bindery Operator works with manufacturing equipment, production schedules, and quality standards while supporting safe, productive operations. Mechanical aptitude and reliability contribute to long-term success.
This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy manufacturing and operating industrial equipment.
