Bindery Assistant

GENERAL PURPOSE: Assist bindery operator on various finishing equipment and perform hand-bindery work.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drills holes in paper sheets, manually or by machine.

• Removes, stacks, and packs printed material in various stages of completion on pallets as it accumulates on finishing equipment.

• Examines stitched, collated, bound, and unbound publications to assure jobs are completed in accordance with customer quality requirements.

• Hand collates sets of printed materials, inserts sheets, applies adhesive tape or hot glue, and applies labels according to the job ticket.

• Forms sample products by hand using adhesive tape or hot glue.

• Sets up and operates shrink wrapping equipment. Packs wrapped product in boxes and applies tape and labels.

• Weighs printed material on the counting scale.

• Operates the hand-held air hammer.

• Operates paper banding machine.

• Assists the operator on the folder, stitcher trimmer, and cutter when needed.

• Completes bindery portion of the job ticket and label information.

• Assists in the gluing department as required.

• Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.

• No prior experience or training.

• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Must have basic personal computer skills.

• Must be able to maintain good attendance.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.