Job Details
Job Location – Ripon
Position Type – Hourly
Education Level – High School
Job Shift – 3rd Shift- Night
Job Category – Manufacturing
Description
Job Summary:
As a Bindery Operator I, you will read and understand bindery ticket instructions and all forms of written instructions to perform duties that will ensure a quality product produced in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Functions:
- Set up, run, and maintain assigned machinery.
- Troubleshoot assigned machinery according to company procedures and practices to assure efficiency and quality to meet the required production schedule.
- Read and understand the written information pertaining to the job.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.
- Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.
- May require the ability to use a keyboard and other office equipment.
- May require specific vision abilities that include close vision.
- May be required to perform concentrated work for extended periods of time.
- May be required to lift, carry or exert items or objects of reasonable weight.
- May be required to perform duties beyond standard business hours.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Mechanical skills
- Communication skills
- Administration skills
- Leadership abilities
- Understanding of Lean concepts and practices
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Must be able to use hands for a variety of repetitive material handling tasks about 90% of an 8- hour shift constantly.
- Must be able to constantly stand for up to 8 hours
- Lifting between eight and 50 pounds from waist level and carry at waist level up to four feet on a frequent basis
- Lifting between eight and 50 pounds from waist level and carry at waist level up to four feet and lift above shoulder height and place it on a stack on an occasional basis
- Pick up, grasp and turn/rotate 4 to 8 pound handfuls of product on a constant basis
- Kneel and squat to do work on an occasional basis
