Lead Print Press and Bindery Operator – 2nd shift

Lead Print Press and Bindery Operator – 2nd shift

Hours:

Hours: 2nd Shift (Full-Time) 2:30 pm – 1:00 am, Monday – Thursday; Friday overtime as needed.

Hourly Rate:

Up to $35 per hour

Benefits:

Full benefits after 60 days of employment include Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, and 401(k).

Job Description:

The 2nd Shift Lead Print Press & Bindery Operator is responsible for leading and supporting second-shift production operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to customer specifications. This role provides hands-on leadership to production team members, coordinates workflow, monitors job progress, and maintains quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation of equipment for printing, finishing and shipping within production standards according to quality, rate of speed and waste.
• Understand and follow instructions and specifications communicated on the job ticket.
• Complete quality control procedures on each project.
• Communicate production schedules, project status updates and project specifications with team members.
• Maintain equipment according to company guidelines.
• Complete training hazardous communications, forklift operations, lockout/tagout and company safety program.
• Communicate ideas, concerns and problems to leadership.
• Provide daily updates to the Vice President of Production on job status of all work in progress.
• Coordinates the flow of work in the department.
• Assures all work areas are properly staffed and used in an efficient manner.
• Documents all activities that occur on the shift such as job progression, operational problems or personnel issues.
• Assists in resolving mechanical problems.
• Acts as a proactive initiator of change for improved production methods.
• Leads and directs shift personnel, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards are met.
• Personal and regular interaction with operators on production requirements.

Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required, but is not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in related discipline; or combination of related education and experience
• Manufacturing: 2 years (required)
• Experience leading a production team: 1 year (minimum)
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Experience leading a production team

Desired Skills:

• Experience with cross-media products, print, and digital
• Industrial equipment repair and maintenance

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, and calculating
• Interpersonal skills
• Reasoning/analysis
• Work with minimal supervision

Equipment/Tools Used:

• Personal computer, phone, calculator, press and bindery equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Light work (lift up to 10 lbs): Frequent – Office equipment and supplies, manuals, books, etc.
• Medium work (lift 15-25 lbs): Frequent – Boxes and stacks of manuals, books, etc.
• Heavy work (lift 25-50 lbs): Occasional – Pallets
• Other physical requirements: standing for long periods of time, up to 10 hours

Travel:

• Limited

Required Testing:

Pre-employment: Omnipress is a drug-free workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must successfully pass a drug and alcohol screening as well as a criminal background check prior to beginning employment. Refusal to submit to required testing or screening will result in disqualification from further employment consideration.