Machine Operator, Bindery

The Bernard Group • Full-time • Duncan, SC • 1m ago

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? Smartpress is a 100% employee-owned, fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time... and doing it all in sweet, sweet air conditioning! Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service. Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials (“smart” is in our name, after all).

We are looking for an Operator to join our Bindery team in Duncan, South Carolina. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world-class products to our customers. In this role, you will operate one or more of the following machines: Perfect Binder, Stitcher, Folder, Cutter. This role will handle premium commercial print that requires bindery work before they are packed and shipped to the client.

Shifts available: Monday through Friday 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM with the intent to move to three 12-hour shifts with a rotating schedule every 4 months

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

a high school diploma or GED
a two-year Technical or Trade School diploma
three years’ experience as a bindery operator, cutter, folder or booklet maker
worked in a manufacturing environment for 2-5 years
worked in a fast-paced mid-size company
the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis

On top of that you must:

possess a thorough and organized approach to your work
pay close attention to details on every project
have basic computer skills
be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your work
complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting Company quality standards
apply effective time management and self-management skills
understand and maintain the confidential nature of the company, employee and customer information
be flexible to change

In this position you'll:

complete the job successfully and provide a quality product the customer will want to order again
run bindery equipment to produce premium commercial print
run existing bindery equipment and be open to learning how to run new equipment
troubleshoot production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met
perform Quality Control (QC) procedures to meet Company standards
perform basic maintenance of the bindery machines
complete miscellaneous projects and various tasks as requested by management

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

We're a 900-person visual merchandising company
We are 100% employee-owned
We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
This is a full-time position in Duncan, SC

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
Smartpress, the Online Division of The Bernard Group, Inc.

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