The Role
Supports bindery machine operators with setup, operation, troubleshooting, inspection, maintenance, and documentation for commercial print production. Operates MBO folding machines and flatbed cutters, performs cutting, punching, stitching, wrapping, and other finishing tasks, verifies product quality against specifications, loads materials, maintains equipment and work areas, and follows safety, ISO, SOP, and cGMP requirements.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities Compensation & Benefits
Bindery Support - 1st Shift
Hourly / Non-Exempt
Work Days: Monday-Friday (8hr shifts)
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Job Summary:
We are currently recruiting for a Bindery Support to join our team! The Bindery Support assists bindery machine operators in all tasks related to the setup, maintenance, and operation of Cutters, Folder-Gluers, MBO folding machines, and other machine bindery equipment in our printing manufacturing facility to produce high-quality printed and folded materials according to job specifications and production schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Follow guidance and direction from bindery machine operators.
- Adhere to all relevant ISO standards, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).
- Assist with setup and operation of MBO folding machines and flatbed cutters; including adjustments for feeder, folding, cutting, and prep for delivery.
- Support folder configuration setups for special processes (e.g., perforating, scoring, slitting/trimming) and for various folding configurations (e.g., parallel, gate, accordion).
- Perform process-related troubleshooting and correction; escalating complex machine issues as needed.
- Ensure make-ready times and materials used are minimized through proper planning of work.
- Perform other bindery operations such as cutting, punching, shrink-wrapping, stitching, padding, and round cornering.
- Maintain consistent product inspection, before, during, and after production runs to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Perform routine preventative machine maintenance under the direction and supervision of operators and document it in the maintenance binder.
- Follow daily schedule for workload and communicates problems or concerns, assisting in resolutions in a timely manner.
- Read and interpret job tickets, layouts, and specifications to ensure finished products adhere to customer specifications.
- Support verification efforts to ensure accuracy of folds, final sizes, and crossovers on signatures; and no marking.
- Complete all required documentation and data entry to support accurate machine records and inventory tracking.
- Load component materials onto machine bindery equipment to prepare for startup.
- Follow proper safety procedures for operating bindery equipment.
- Assist with cleanup and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 1 years of experience operating machine bindery equipment in a commercial print or packaging environment.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance
- Must be able to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, fractions, and volume.
- Must be able to stand regularly and walk frequently.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers in continuous and repetitive motions
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
- Additional Benefits -- Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage Plans
- Excellent 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
- We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth
potential within our organization - We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least one year of experience operating machine bindery equipment in a commercial print or packaging environment
- Basic knowledge of mechanical maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret rulers, scales, and other measurement devices
- Ability to calculate proportions, percentages, fractions, and volume
- Ability to stand regularly and walk frequently
- Ability to use hands and fingers in continuous and repetitive motions
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance
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The Company
What We Do
RLG Healthcare is the dedicated healthcare division of Resource Label Group, specializing in regulated packaging and printed components for pharmaceutical, medical-device, biotechnology, over-the-counter, and clinical-trial customers. It designs and produces custom labels, folding cartons, inserts, instructions for use, medication guides, smart packaging, and related literature, while providing quality management, fulfillment, inventory, and launch support through a national manufacturing network serving regulated healthcare markets.








