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Insert Machine/Bindery Operator I

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Insert Machine/Bindery Operator I

Columbia, MO

Insert Machine/Bindery Operator I

Gannett Publishing Services

Columbia, MO

We are offering a starting hourly salary of $17.75 per hour based on experience. In addition to a PTO package which includes 3 weeks of vacation, 3 floating days and 8 paid holidays pro-rated during the first year of employment. We offer a Monday - Friday shift schedule between the hours of 3pm and 11pm daily. The weekends are all yours to enjoy!

GPS Columbia, Missouri is looking for a full-time Insert Machine Bindery Operator to assist with daily production in our packaging department.

Key Responsibilities:
Work as part of a bindery crew during a designated shift to achieve on-time production performance including product quality and accuracy standards and operational safety.

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Packaging Duties:
• Verification of workstation resources.
• Machine control set-up and operation.
• Packaging operation including but not limited to Inserting machines, conveyors, stackers, strappers, printers, address labelers, scales, and pallet jacks or fork trucks.
• Assist with directing activities during production, training bindery employees, leading shifts in the absence of the supervisor.
• Assist with all equipment repairs, rebuilding & replacement (such as hopper replacement) and all standard preventive maintenance.
• Perform general packaging maintenance including equipment blowdown and packaging related materials disposal.

Safety:
• Always work in a safe manner and consistently utilize required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness:
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.
• Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production management.

Communications:
• Provide timely and accurate information to management.
• Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or production management.

Education:
• High school diploma, GED equivalent, vocational training or work-related experience required.

Experience Required:
• Minimum one-year prior production, packaging, machine operation or similar related experience Preferred.

Skills & Abilities:
• English language fluency: Speaking, reading and writing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Proven ability (by experience) to work independently under deadline with a sense of urgency.
• Good Mechanical aptitude.

Technical Skills:
• Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel, Word.

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Client-provided location(s): Columbia, MO, USA
Job ID: utn-74619
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program