Position Description
The person in this position under the direct supervision of the Bindery Supervisor, loads bindery pockets on a saddle stitching machine, sorts/inserts press materials for mailing/delivery, and various other duties during the finishing process of our printing facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Reads work order or follows verbal instructions to ascertain materials or components.
*Responsible for laying up, feeding or piling down materials at equipment.
*Jog product off counter stacker and stack neatly on skid to assure good running in bindery or mailing department.
*Separate signatures by hand based on customer specifications. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
*Complete skid tags to ensure accurate tracking. Install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools.
*Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
*Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together, using banding machine and clincher.
* Conducts material audits and performs visual or detailed inspections of materials as needed.  Notifies Lead Person of discrepancies
* Completes appropriate paperwork.
* Maintains proper housekeeping throughout the entire shift to ensure safety
* Works responsibly and efficiently, adhering to all safety rules and policies

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Basic reading and mathematical skills
* Ability to operate simple hand tools
* Ability to lift 5 to 40 pounds on a daily basis
* Ability to operate forklift, hand pallet jack (helpful, but not necessary)
* Must be able to work in a team environment
* Must be able to communicate and carry out work direction
* Must be able to work up to 12 hour shifts, including 7:00am – 5:30pm (night shift also available)
* Position is classified as “part time” due to fluctuating work, but 30-50 hours/week on average
* Must have reliable transportation & attendance is extremely important

Education:
• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred but not required)

Working Conditions:
• The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Kenyon Press is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Please download our application and email it to kenyon@kenyonpress.net with cover letter in response to this posting, or bring in person at 1 Kenyon Press Drive, Sherburne, NY 13460.