Bindery Operator
Job Description
Responsible for processing products through the final stages of the printing process, encompassing tasks of wrapping, padding, stitching, and packaging printed materials to create finished products ready for shipment, using both machinery and manual techniques. Processing product through a tracking system and preparing packages for shipment.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates bindery equipment as necessary including the stitcher, drill, padder, strapper and shrink wrap machine. 15%
- Pulls and processes all necessary paperwork. 10%
- Ensures quality and accuracy of printed products. Fans first and last cells of run. Compares run of printed products to run header sheet (proofread). Checks names, numbers, statements, wording etc. on printed products. 15%
- Build boxes as necessary. Places order in box, inserts any necessary flyers and places correct mailing label on box and seals the box. 20%
- Scans boxed order into system, either FedEx, UPS or USPS. Prints out label from computer. 20%
- Matches printout label to boxed label to ensure correctness and places the labeled box onto pallet. 15%
- Prepare skids of product for shipment according to customer requirements and load trucks for distribution. 5%
- Coordinate with truck line brokers to set up truckload and LTL shipments and prepare all applicable paperwork. 5%
- Processes international mail and all necessary paperwork. 5%
- Cleans and restocks workstation as necessary. Other duties as assigned. 5%
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- High school or equivalent preferred.
- Forklift training.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience in a warehouse, shipping, or logistics environment is beneficial.
- Previous experience operating pallet jacks
- Familiarity with quality control processes to ensure accuracy in printed components.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong proofreading skills.
- Understanding shipping regulations, including international shipping requirements if applicable.
- Awareness of best practices for packaging products to ensure safe transit.
- Ability to accurately assemble, address, verify, and record product and shipping information.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple shipments and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in using computers and software for tracking shipments and managing inventory.
- Basic math skills for weighing packages, calculating shipping costs, and managing inventory counts.
- Ability to lift and move packages.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise during the shipping process.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with team members and addressing customer inquiries.
- Above average reading comprehension
COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS
- Establish and build a strong relationship with various carriers to facilitate the handling of issues (pickups problems/issues)
- Position constantly interacts with others from work unit sharing data and/or information.
- Communication is with other workers, the plant manager and team leader.
Decision Making
- Responsible for ensuring printed products are in proper order, for the proper customer and that the necessary flyers, reorder forms etc. are enclosed in the box before the order is shipped.
- Ensures the correct label is placed on the outside of the carton.
OTHER
Various responsibility qualifications include ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or frequently. Strength and manual dexterity are needed to move objects and will be standing for duration of 8-hour shift.
Additional Information
Base rate: $17.50 per hour + $1.75 shift differential.
Applications will be accepted until the posted deadline June 20, 2026 or until a sufficient candidate pool has been identified.
The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.
Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K with company match and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!
At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@vericast.com. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Company Description
Vericast is the financial institution (FI) performance partner. We help banks and credit unions drive growth, improve efficiency, increase engagement and navigate change through the power of data, technology and people. Our advanced analytics, data-driven insights and integrated solution set enable better execution with agility, precision and scale. That’s why thousands of financial institutions look to Vericast and our 150 years of financial services expertise to help them achieve more.