#1 Operator in Subscription Services - 1st shift

We are hiring an experienced #1/Lead Subscription Services Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #1/Lead Subscription Services Operator, you will be responsible for the performance of the production line and crew on our Core Publishing Solutions team. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus upon being in the role for 90 days.

Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota

• 1st shift – 6:30 am – 2:30 pm
• Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About the Role: In this opportunity as a #1/Lead Subscription Services Operator, you will be responsible for:   

• Providing leadership, work direction, and training/developing the skills of the crew to consistently optimize overall performance
• In addition to ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers, Lead Operators are expected to facilitate Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and improvements to the processes associated with the equipment
• Training for crew members who are temps or are coming in from another area to support workload
• Motivating others and creating a team environment

About You:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred
• Experience leading and training others
• Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery
• Strong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions and resolve machine issues
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills including experience sharing information across shifts and departments
• Proven success as a trainer
• Able to run multiple pieces of equipment
• Experience as a Lead on Perfect Binders with up to 40 station collators, 3-knife trimmers, inline boxing and palletizing
• Experience with hard-cover casing-in lines, collating/kitting lines with up to 30 streamfeeder stations, packaging/cartooning lines, Sitma mail lines and hot foil stampers
• Able to read, interpret and explain documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders
• Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Can regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach and kneel
• Can wear Personal Protective Equipment including steel toe shoes and ear protection
• Able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, equipment displays, operating and maintenance instructions, and production orders
• Able to be certified and operate power material handling equipment
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to work overtime and flex schedule as required to meet customer demand
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to send and receive oral communications via 2-way radios
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently or in a team environment
• Able to work Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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What's in it For You?

You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

• Compensation: 2nd shift differential - $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential - $5.00 per hour, bonus plan

• Learning & Development: On-the-job coaching & learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs, tuition reimbursement

• Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage with benefits are effective day one, 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, 401(K)

• Perks: Social events & activities, 2 paid volunteer workdays a year, gym reimbursement, cell phone discounts

• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: company-wide Me