Bindery Operator

Bindery Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Bindery Assistant to support production in a fast-paced printing and manufacturing environment. This role involves operating bindery equipment, maintaining workflow, and ensuring quality standards are met across production and fulfillment processes.

Key Responsibilities

Read and interpret work orders/job tickets for setup and production instructions

Operate and maintain bindery equipment, including:

Cutter machines (Polar, Seybold)

MBO Folder machines

Shrink-wrap equipment

Inserter machines

Perform machine setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting

Follow startup, cleaning, and shutdown procedures

Maintain workflow to meet production deadlines

Track and report daily production and material usage

Communicate equipment or order issues to leadership

Support related departments including personalization, fulfillment, and shipping

Follow all quality control (QC) and safety procedures

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

35 years of bindery or print production experience required

Strong mechanical aptitude (testing may be required)

Basic computer and data entry skills

Intermediate math skills

Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management

Ability to pass a color vision test

Must be able to work overtime as needed

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Surge is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Surge is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.