Date Posted: 08/27/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 506414
Industry: Consumer Goods
Job Title: Post-Press or Bindery Machine Operator
Job Location: Townsend, MA, USA, 01469
Work Model: Onsite
Shift: Monday to Friday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 3
Min Hourly Rate($): 18.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 19.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing, Production Support, Quality Control (QC), Troubleshooting
Experience Desired: Manufacturing/Production Operations (1+ yrs); Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting (1+ yrs); Quality Control & Order Accuracy (1+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent
Requirements:
• Must be 18 years of age or older and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 1+ year of manufacturing or production experience
• Experience operating production or manufacturing equipment
• Basic understanding of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Previous experience in printing, bindery, or post-press operations is a plus
• Basic math, reading, and comprehension skills
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Experience operating a powered hand truck/pallet jack
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment
Overview (Post-Press / Bindery Machine Operator)
We are seeking a Bindery / Post-Press Production Operator to support routine manual and automated post-press production activities. This role involves setting up and operating basic bindery and cutting equipment, preparing materials, inspecting finished products, and ensuring orders meet quality, quantity, labeling, and shipping requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a manufacturing or production environment and has strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
• Set up production equipment and gather required materials and supplies efficiently
• Operate basic bindery equipment, including a cutter, while maintaining safe and productive operations
• Monitor equipment and stock levels and report or address basic equipment issues as needed
• Review job orders, instructions, and specifications to ensure accurate production
• Stamp, proofread, label, sort, and inspect customer orders for accuracy and quality
• Verify product quantity, ink coverage, placement, and other specifications against order requirements
• Use basic computer systems to enter, review, and track production information
• Inspect completed products for defects or errors and ensure they match order specifications
• Use powered hand trucks to move materials and finished products as required
• Maintain production areas by following company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Load trucks and prepare orders for shipment according to established procedures
• Monitor binding margins and ensure proper placement of inserts and tagboards
• Ensure proper labeling, sorting, and compliance with postal and delivery requirements
• Manifest orders according to instructions provided in the shop order package or manifest system
• Support engraving and processing of special orders when required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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