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About the Organization
Elanders has changed the game when it comes to a responsive, cutting-edge approach to managing, producing, and distributing materials on-demand on a local and global scale.
Elanders was founded in Sweden in 1908 and has grown Internationally, partnering with our customers in global solutions within supply chain management and print & packaging.
Elanders' Atlanta, Georgia operations offers many rewards and incentives such as BBQs, off site events, gift cards, food trucks, wellness activities and more. These are just a few of the ways we show appreciation!
Benefits available to full time eligible employees: Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement, Health Benefits, Dental & Vision Benefits, Company Paid Voluntary & Life Insurance, Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Supplemental benefits, 401(k) with matching, AND More!
Elanders USA in Acworth, Georgia has a Vision for this position as follows:
Category
Production
Req Number
PRO-26-00007
Pay Range:
Shift
First
Description
Position Summary:
The Bindery Apprentice operates offline and auxiliary binding/finishing/packaging equipment, set up and adjusts machine and equipment for production runs. This role will learn the cleaning, maintenance and operation of the machine to ensure its optimum operation. May troubleshoot issues and submit requests for maintenance as needed.
Performance Objectives: accurate job runs, high performance, safe work practices, minimal downtime, efficient and professional communication
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reports to Bindery Manager any concerns to ensure that both technical and workflow issues are addressed and optimized.
• Able to trouble-shoot and problem solve on difficult projects.
• Ensures that folding equipment is optimized and operating within required standards in terms of process controls, planned maintenance schedules, make ready and running standards.
• Able to read and interpret information from the bindery paperwork/job jacket.
• Achieves competency and meets standards in regards to make-ready and run times as established by the company.
• Communicates with Bindery Manager on validity of standards and expectations from the project plan.
• Aids in the development and use of Quality Controls and Process Controls as required by Manager.
• Able to produce work following Quality Controls and Process Controls, to produce high quality work in the allotted time frames.
• Responsibly and accurately records productivity & performance for evaluation against expectations of the plan.
• Responsible to coach, train, and direct any General Workers, Apprentice Bindery employees, and temporary labor in executing tasks when they are assisting on the folding equipment.
• Operates other bindery equipment when necessary to maintain the flexibility of the bindery department.
• Recommends equipment repairs, parts and supplies as needed.
• Coordinates pass-off of information between adjacent shifts, with the goal of minimizing downtime and increasing productivity through information sharing.
• Informs Leads or Bindery Manager of any immediate concerns related to the successful operation of the department.
• Contributes/attends regular production / project specific meetings when required.
• Participates in specific continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that their work area and the rest of the bindery remain clean and tidy.
• Complies with all safety and health policies, procedures and practices; actively supports safety improvement initiatives; uses materials and equipment in an appropriate and safe manner; carries out all tasks in a manner so as to not create a hazard to oneself or others.
• Supports organizational goals and values.
• Performs other duties as required.

Position Requirements
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Knowledge:

• High school diploma/GED or higher degree
• 3-5 years of experience in Bindery/Finishing
• 3-5 years of experience in Folding

Attitude:

• Optimistic
• Forward-thinker
• Desire to improve/grow
• Self- confident
• Team player

Skills:

• Attention to detail is a must
• Sufficient computer knowledge
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for up to 10 hours per day
• Knowledge of basic math, counting and estimating
• Ability to read and understand job specifications
• Ability to intermittently squat, bend, stoop, push or pull

Habits:

• Respectful
• Professional
• Dependable
• Active listener
• Knows when to ask for help

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not require any supervisory responsibilities
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical environment requires the employee to work inside in heat/cold conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May be required to work overtime.
Physical Demands
The Physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand or sit for extended periods of time, use hands, bend, lift up to 25-30lbs or greater, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of the Company not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because he or she is a minority or a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, a newly separated veteran, a campaign veteran, or an armed forces service medal veteran (i.e., qualified protected veterans). It is also the policy of the Company to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as qualified individuals, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Elanders USA is an equal opportunity employer. Elanders USA conducts background checks after offer on all candidates.
The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.