Full-Time

Collator Operator

Updated on 8/24/2026

RR Donnelley

RR Donnelley

10,001+ employees

Integrated marketing, packaging, and print services

No salary listed

Quakertown, PA, USA

In Person

On-site in Quakertown, PA; 2nd shift, Mon-Fri, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing collating requirements which indicate the number and sequence of webs required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided
  • Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock
  • Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials
  • Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines
  • Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the collating machines
  • General knowledge of the collating/label application machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds, gluing, perforating and cutting of printed materials
  • Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of the collating machine to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product
Responsibilities
  • Sets up and operates collating and/or labeling/patching machines to produce value added enhancements to in-process work
  • Review specifications and set up equipment that perform forms collating from web rolls, label affixing, or window patching to printed or in-process materials specific to the customer's requirements
  • Equipment operated may perform functions related to assembling and perforating signatures, stapling, gluing, folding, or cutting sheets of paper, forms, or signatures in specified sequence to form completed sets or die cut and apply labels or films to paper substrates
  • Perform safety inspections, document problems, and track production during operation

RR Donnelley (RRD) provides a full suite of marketing, packaging, print, and business services to major brands, including 91% of the Fortune 100. The company combines a global footprint (operations in 30 countries) with proprietary technology and data analytics to guide decisions from strategy through execution. Its services help clients reduce complexity and improve audience connections across the entire customer journey. RRD’s integrated offering covers creation, production, and distribution of marketing materials and packaging, backed by analytics-driven workflows and secure operations in regulated industries. The company differentiates itself through its scale, breadth of services, data-driven approach, and established relationships with large, global brands. The goal is to help global organizations streamline processes, optimize campaigns, and connect with customers more effectively across all touchpoints.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$897M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1864

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What believers are saying

  • RRD launched VersaPac FastTrack Paper Mailer on August 20, 2026, targeting circular-economy demand.
  • RRD expanded cooperative shared mail into Hartford on July 9, 2026, reaching 500,000 households weekly.
  • RRD won Package of the Year honors in August 2026 and extended Vizient clinical labels contracts.

What critics are saying

  • RRD issued $900 million of 11% senior PIK notes on May 20, 2026, crushing flexibility.
  • RRD filed Newark, California layoffs for 70 workers on January 14, 2026, signaling ongoing contraction.
  • If cash flows soften, RRD’s debt stack forces asset sales, capex cuts, and customer-service degradation.

What makes RR Donnelley unique

  • RRD serves 92% of Fortune 100 clients with integrated marketing, packaging, print, and supply-chain services.
  • RRD’s Versa family bundles labels, RFID, packaging, and fulfillment into one operational stack.
  • RRD’s 2026 packaging R&D produced recyclable mailers, award-winning paperboard designs, and collectibles capacity expansion.

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Packaging Gateway
Aug 21st, 2026
RRD unveils recyclable paper mailer.

RRD unveils recyclable paper mailer. The mailer supports the shift away from mixed-material formats such as paper-and-bubble mailers that are harder to recycle. RRD has introduced a paper mailer that uses a paper peel-and-seal strip and is intended for kerbside recycling. The new VersaPac FastTrack Paper Mailer adds to the company's packaging range to help brands cut plastic use and reduce packaging waste. According to the company, the mailer supports the shift away from mixed-material formats such as paper-and-bubble mailers that are harder to recycle and may face higher extended producer responsibility charges. RRD also said the product is in line with California's SB54 plastic reduction rules. The mailer was developed by RRD's internal research and development team. The company said it uses a recyclable paper closure rather than silicone-coated poly strips, which it noted can cause recycling contamination and create slip hazards. The flat, non-padded format is intended to reduce empty space in shipments, which may help reduce dimensional weight surcharges and avoid anti-waste packaging penalties. The paper has been tested for fulfilment settings and is designed to work with robotic vacuum systems while the adhesive is intended to bond quickly during packing. This product sits within a wider packaging portfolio that also includes the Flex Mailer, rigid boxes and corrugated packaging. The mailer can also be used with the company's VersaTac Liner-Free shipping labels and VersaTac IQ RFID labels. RRD business development, integrated packaging vice-president Craig Lombardi said: "The market for paper mailers has seen explosive growth in recent years, driven by both regulatory pressure and a clear consumer preference for eco-friendly shipping. "By leveraging our deep engineering expertise and manufacturing strengths, we've developed a solution that bridges the gap between ambitious sustainability goals and high-velocity operational needs. This paper mailer turns recycling from a chore into a subconscious win for our clients and consumers." Give your business an edge with its leading industry insights.

Newsweek
Mar 4th, 2025
Full List of Texas Companies Laying Off Employees in March

Marketing and commercial printing firm RR Donnelley will be laying off up to 100 workers in Texas on March 15.

Townsquare Media
Sep 23rd, 2024
Bridgeton, NJ, man missing for 2 weeks - police ask for help

R.R. Donnelley, or RRD, laid off 201 employees before shuttering its West Caldwell location.

Business Wire
May 16th, 2024
Rrd Recognized For Exceptional Leadership In Employee Benefits

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--R.R. Donnelley Sons Company (RRD), a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it was recognized for its innovation in employee benefits. HealthEquity honored RRD with the 2024 Connecter Award for Innovation, underscoring the company's dedication to employee health and well-being. In 2022, RRD partnered with Paytient® to implement Health Payment Accounts (HPAs) – an employer-sponsored, interest-free line of healthcare credit allowing employees to pay for care over time – into their benefits package. It works alongside the company’s HealthEquity-provided Health Savings Account (HSA) plan to ensure employees always have a way to pay out-of-pocket costs. A recent global medical trends survey from WTW found that the cost of medical care benefits in the U.S

Business Wire
May 1st, 2024
Rrd Celebrates 160 Years Of Innovation And Excellence

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--R.R. Donnelley Sons Company (“RRD”), a global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions, celebrates its 160th anniversary this year, commemorating a legacy of innovation and excellence. “It is an honor to celebrate RRD’s 160th anniversary and to reflect on our rich history while recognizing who RRD is and what we stand for today,” said Tom Quinlan, President and Chief Executive Officer at RRD. “Our tagline for the celebration is 'Innovation Excellence Since 1864.' Innovation is the change — it’s what has kept RRD growing and evolving for well over a century. And, excellence is the constant — it’s what is woven through the fibers of our organization and the way our people approach everything we do.”. RRD was founded by Richard Robert Donnelley in 1864