Bindery Operator
No salary listed
Mid
Flint, MI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
About the job
Requirements
- Previous Finishing Operator experience including the ability to set up and operate bindery equipment is required
- Knowledge of Setups or willingness to learn, set up or operate MBO/Stahl folders
- General maintenance knowledge of machines
- Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and terminology within the offset Bindery Field (wrinkles, dog ears, scum, dryup, out of Register, Guide, Off Guide, Gripper, Tail of Sheet and Offset)
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Be willing to be cross-trained in other areas of the plant and perform other duties as assigned
- Must be able to work well with others and function with limited supervision
- The ability to bend and lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in a controlled movement
- The ability to perform basic math calculations is essential
- Excellent communication skills, including good verbal and written comprehension
- Receive and follow instructions and use vision to identify defects
- Performing repetitious tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with or without reasonable accommodation is necessary
- Shift times noted: 1st shift 7 am to 3 pm, 2nd shift 3pm to 11 pm, 3rd shift 11pm to 7am
Responsibilities
- Perform “Make Ready” for jobs: Read job jackets for all information; Make sure the machine is set up correctly for each job; check work against Proof/Dummy for position and correctness; Fill out Bindery Checklists for approval; clarify information with supervisor as needed
- Have knowledge in Setups or willing to learn, set up or operate MBO/Stahl folders, know general maintenance of machines
- Enter production data into a computer-based task tracking system that monitors daily production
- Monitor and maintain quality by following company SOP’s
- Understand general mechanical principles
- Operate the machine to automatically fold, slit and score printed sheets
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Be willing to be cross-trained in other areas of the plant and perform other duties as assigned
- Must be able to work well with others and function with limited supervision
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of cutting, mailing and folding is highly desired
About the company
Social Influence is a Los Angeles-based digital marketing agency that helps emerging and mid-market direct-to-consumer brands grow online. It focuses on ecommerce, online advertising, and retail development to increase sales and brand presence. It delivers strategy, media buying, creative, and performance optimization across digital channels to drive traffic, conversions, and wholesale growth. Its goal is to help growing brands scale online revenue through measurable, data-driven marketing programs and integrated campaigns across paid media, site optimization, and partner channels.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DTC brands still need outsourced performance marketing across TikTok, Amazon, and CRO.
- LinkedIn shows active positioning in Los Angeles with a broad eCommerce service stack.
- If it wins one breakout brand, referrals can compound quickly in niche consumer markets.
What critics are saying
- A 2025 website update still says 'Coming Soon,' signaling weak public momentum.
- As a small agency, client concentration risk can crush revenue when one brand leaves.
- AI-driven ad buying from Meta and Google commoditizes agency execution by 2026.
What makes Social Influence unique
- Social Influence targets small-to-mid DTC brands with full-service eCommerce marketing.
- Its website and LinkedIn emphasize paid ads, CRO, Amazon, and retail development.
- The agency pitches consumer product expertise instead of generic digital marketing.
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Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays