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About Bell and Howell

Bell and Howell delivers technology-driven Automation Services and Automation Solutions that help businesses optimize performance, reduce downtime, and improve customer experiences.

Our Automation Services bring a dedicated team of expert mechatronic service engineers completely covering North America and backed by our Integrated 360™ advanced technology enabling remote repair, diagnostics, automated SmartOps Dispatch™ and 24/7/365 technical assistance for our clients. We provide a comprehensive and certified level of support for thousands of diversified clients.

Our Automated Solutions product portfolio consists of next-generation equipment delivering best-in-class performance enhancing workflow efficiency and elevating customer experiences across multiple markets including retail, pharmaceuticals, packaging, mail production, ecommerce and manufacturing – all backed by the best service in the industry.

Location: Troutdale, OR

12-hour nightshift, 6pm - 6am.

4 days on, 3 days off one week, and 3 days on, 4 days off the next

Job Summary:

The Operator is based at Bell and Howell’s remote service location and will report directly to the District Service Manager for that location. This position has overall responsibility for setting up and operating a variety of machines and/or equipment at customer site(s) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates production equipment including but not limited to printers, binders, and trimmers.
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion.
• Ensures operational requirements are met in the set-up operation and the use of customer equipment and related product materials. 
• Communicates with team and escalates issues when equipment is not working properly.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities):

• Requires understanding of computer program functionality and software.
• Ability to accomplish the describe duties per the production schedule for the customer.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, quantitative, and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as an integral part of a team.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures and diagrams for production workflow.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.

Education and Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent or six months’ related work experience required.
• Experience operating production print and or post print processing equipment.
• Computer program functionality and software skills preferred.

Travel:

• This position may require some travel for training purposes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and overtime as required.
• Ability to operate large machinery.
• Requires lifting to fifty (50) pounds.
• Requires walking and standing; using hands to feel objects; reaching; and requires balance.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling.
• Ability to work in a loud environment.
• Ability to work in small, cramped areas.
• Ability to work in elevated environment up to ten (10) feet.
• Work is performed in a controlled office, retail, and manufacturing environment; noise within acceptable safety levels; paper dust prevalent; cleaners and solvents used to clean machines; machines contain moving parts.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Bell and Howell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is company policy to administer employment based solely on an individual’s qualifications, ability and performance without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.