Production Associate - 1st Shift

  • Full-time
  • Shift: 1st

Company Description

Harland Clarke is a leading provider of quality payment solutions, multi-channel marketing campaigns, and secure data-driven lead generation programs and critical communications. In addition, Harland Clarke provides promotional products, call centers, and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions. The company delivers operational excellence and intelligent solutions to more than 50 million consumers and 5 million small and medium sized businesses per year through its relationships with 8,500+ of the nation’s leading financial institutions, large retailers, affiliate marketing companies and accounting software providers. Harland Clarke is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harland Clarke Holdings. For more information, visit www.harlandclarke.com or follow Harland Clarke on LinkedIn and on Twitter @HarlandClarke.

Job Description

1st Shift Hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Position Summary

Completes the production process for printed material by operating bindery equipment, to include Folio, Cutter Drill, Perforator or Padder. Supports the manufacture of Business products through a continuous production operation, requiring an understanding of work methods and procedures as well as various binding machines. Work is typically routine, although some discretion may be allowed. Applies limited knowledge and expertise applicable to specialty for the implementation of predominantly short-term tasks and projects for business needs.

This job description may describe one skill (or part of a skill) within a multi-skilled production team member job.

 

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Operates bindery equipment in an efficient manner - moves work from conveyor to equipment; ensures work is even as it moves thru the equipment to prevent jams; pushes buttons to operate equipment; removes work from equipment; performs required quality checks; moves work from equipment to conveyor; cleans and restocks work station.

Performs required preventative maintenance.

Performs other tasks, as assigned.

Works overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Communication & Contacts Required

Communication is primarily with other bindery workers and facility management.

 

Decision Making

Operator has the latitude to kill-out orders that need to be reprocessed due to defects in the printing or binding processes.

Prioritization and selection of jobs to maximize work flow while balancing meeting the rush and service commitments and goals.

 

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Manufacturing Environment - walking, standing, bending, twisting, grasping, reaching above and below shoulder, repetitive lifting up to 40 pounds.

 

All employees are responsible for demonstrating the company's Core Values at all times and for using Performance Excellence principles to continuously improve effectiveness, efficiency, products, and services. This includes, but is not limited to, participating on improvement teams, recommending and implementing improvement ideas, and participating in training and other activities to keep up to date on processes, information, etc.

All employees are responsible for supporting and complying with internal and external audits, to include providing information, performing assigned tasks to ensure compliance, and preparing and maintaining evidence that key duties identified as internal controls have been performed.

All employees are responsible for supporting and complying with safety and security policies to promote a healthy working environment.

Education & Knowledge Required

High school education required or equivalent required.

 

Experience / Skills / Abilities Required

Minimum 0 - 3 years previous machine operating or production experience in a team environment preferred. Average to above average mechanical ability helpful.

Additional information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

Vericast, to include its affiliated and subsidiary companies (Harland Clarke, Valassis, NCH Marketing Services, Clipper Magazine), is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting [email protected],

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