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General Bindery and Finishing Worker

There are 3 levels of skill for the General Bindery and Finishing Worker (GBF). Level 1 is entry level; Level 2 has intermediate experience and skills; Level 3 has advanced experience and skills.

The primary responsibilities and expected results for the GBF 1

This position has variety and is considered an entry level position that requires training. The GBF 1 will need to learn how to do bindery and finishing tasks accurately, consistently, with a high degree of quality. Once those skills are learned, the GBF 1 will need to learn to gain speed at assigned tasks. It is expected that within a 6 month period, or sooner, the GBF 1 will move up to become a GBF 2.

The primary responsibilities and expected results for the GBF 2

This position has some variety. The GBF 2 can be competent at performing handwork. Or may be primarily a machine helper, coiler and pocket feeder. While the GBF 2 is competent with these responsibilities – does it right all the time – the individual may not yet be performing at operating standards 100% of the time. The GBF 2 is accurate and produces good quality. Production errors are rare. Can solve problems and recommend viable alternatives. Has developed good product knowledge.

The primary responsibilities and expected results for the GBF 3

This position may have a great deal of variety. The GBF 3 is highly skilled and most effectively used for performing handwork and/or high level machine helping. The GBF 3 is also a machine helper, coiler and/or pocket feeder. Ideally the GBF 3 is capable of performing all assigned tasks consistently, exceptionally well. The GBF 3 is fast, accurate and produces excellent quality. Meets or exceeds production standards 100% of the time when averaged over all jobs. Production errors are rare. Can solve problems and recommend viable alternatives. Has thorough product knowledge.

Materials Handler

The Materials Handler’s primary function is to ensure the orderly, timely and correct flow of materials to operating equipment on the plant floor. The role of the Materials Handler is to keep the plant operations working as efficiently as possible. A strong attention to detail and excellent organization skills, along with forklift certification, are required.

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