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Bindery Operator

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Jostens
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33280 USD Yearly USD 33280.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

  • Perform bindery duties in the production and fulfillment of yearbooks, books, student planners, commercial printing jobs.
  • Ensures all print jobs are processed correctly and moved to the next production step on a timely basis.
  • Responsible for trimming or binding commercial work such as business cards, postcards, flyers, forms, catalogs, etc.
  • Responsible to learn various bindery machinery like saddle stitch, perfect bind, coil bind, covers, lamination, folding, trimming, punch and automatic coiler.
  • Packages shipments of yearbook or student planners or commercial print jobs for customers.
  • Learn and practice cleaning and maintenance procedures on all assigned equipment.
  • Willing to train staff on safe operation of equipment.
Requirements
  • High school diploma
  • Be able to lift 50 lb. throughout shift.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and provide solutions
  • Work in a changing production environment
  • Bindery experience preferred
Love Where You Work
  • We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home & car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, among many more.
  • We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
  • We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays.
    • For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
  • We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
  • We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $33,280 annually.
About Us

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments, and biggest accomplishments every year.

We have 13 first‑class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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