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FULL_TIME
2-5

Bindery Machine Operator

1/11/2026

The Bindery Machine Operator operates various bindery and finishing equipment according to job ticket instructions and conducts routine maintenance on the equipment. They are responsible for reporting production issues and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Salary

17 - 22 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Qualfon provides 360 degrees of customer experience support for your business with mission-driven processes that keep each person at the heart of every interaction. We lead the way with AI-enabled strategies and person-focused CXM solutions that enhance your brand and improve your customer’s lives. Whether your goal is to increase the lifetime value and loyalty of your customers or make your operations more effective, Qualfon can help you succeed with tailor-made solutions that balance efficiency, scale, and empathy in equal measure.
About the Role

Overview

About the Company

 

At Qualfon, we are focused on delivering engaging interactions and positive experiences that leave a lasting impression. When you work here, you have the power to make each person’s life better.

 

Our Qualfon Mission is to help as many people as possible pursue their total vocation - as individuals and as members of society - by creating an ever-growing number of job opportunities as we strive to become the partner of choice for our clients.

Responsibilities

This role will require onsite presence at our Valmeyer, IL facility.

MAR Graphics 523 S Meyer Ave, Valmeyer, IL 62295

 

Pay: $17-$22 per hr.

 

Position Overview:

Routinely operates a variety of bindery and finishing equipment based on job ticket instructions.  Conducts routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment as necessary.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reviews job folder for special instructions pertaining to any bindery and finishing requirements.
  • Primarily responsible for the set up and operation of one of the following pieces of equipment, but can operate most pieces of equipment in the Bindery department:
  •             -Inserter

                -Folder

                -Label Affixer

                -Stitcher

                -Trimmer

  • Reports production problems and/or errors to identify possible changes in procedures to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Ensures equipment maintenance is performed and reports any down time that will affect production schedules and delivery commitments.
  • Operates all equipment using proper safety procedures; uses proper lifting techniques; ensures that carts and pallets are properly stowed and completes housekeeping on a routine basis.
  • Qualifications

    Internal Requirements:

  • Attendance: Employee must be meeting attendance expectations* – no more than unexcused 3 absences, no more than 6 unexcused tardy occurrences, and 0 “No Call-No Shows” within the last 90 days. *Unexcused occurrences do not include pre-approved accommodations provided by the Person Office.
  • Tenure: Employee must have a minimum of 90 days tenure at Qualfon.
  • Performance: Employee must be meeting KPI expectations. Agent cannot have any current corrective actions at a written level or probation/final warning
  • Education and/or Experience

    High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.); 1 - 5 years of related training and experience and demonstrated competency in the operation of four of the bindery machines noted above.

     

    Language Skills

    Ability to read, correspondence, memos, technical procedures and follow job folder instructions.  Ability to effectively communicate, present information and respond to questions from supervisors, customers and other employees of the Company.

     

    Mathematical Skills

    Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

     

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to define problems and draw conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with multiple variables.

     

     

    Other Skills and Abilities

    Ability to prioritize daily work and projects. Multiple operational skills and individual flexibility are required to meet the needs of the business and customers.

     

    Physical Demand

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and walk for the entire shift.  The employee is also required to reach with hands and arms, to frequently stoop or kneel, crouch, and routinely lift up to 50 pounds. 

     

    Work Environment

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While the plant is climate controlled, there may be times during certain weather events when the working environment may be colder or hotter than normal.

     

    Qualification Requirements

    The individual must be able to perform each essential duty.  The knowledge, skill and ability requirements are representative of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT QUALFON is an equal opportunity employer. QUALFON provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), marital status, ancestry, status as a covered veteran, uniformed servicemember status and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

     

    If you would like to fill out a Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form, please visit us at Qualfon.com/join-us - https://qualfon.com/join-us/

    Pay Range

    USD $17.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.
    Key Skills
    Bindery OperationsEquipment MaintenanceSafety ProceduresProblem SolvingTechnical InstructionsCommunicationMathematicsPrioritizationFlexibilityHousekeepingProduction ReportingJob Ticket InstructionsMachine OperationRoutine MaintenanceLifting TechniquesTeam Collaboration
    Categories
    ManufacturingTradesLogisticsEngineeringCustomer Service & Support
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