Are you ready to join the music industry's best publishing and printing group? Hal Leonard, a legendary name in sheet music publishing and music education, is now partnered with digital powerhouse Muse Group, forming an alliance that's set to reshape the music world. We're looking for Bindery Machine Operators on 1st Shift to join our team in Winona, Minnesota, and play a pivotal role in bringing music to millions in innovative ways.

Founded in 1947 in Winona, MN, we've been enriching people’s lives by providing the tools and resources for learning, teaching, creating, and playing music for over 75 years. At Hal Leonard, you'll be part of a team that works with an expansive catalog that includes high-quality arrangements of icons like Taylor Swift, The Beatles, John Williams, and beloved Disney soundtracks. As a part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to pick and pack orders for customers around the world. This role is not just about distributing product; it's about making history in an environment fueled by millions of scores, tabs, books, and more. You will ensure that every piece of music we ship meets the highest standards of quality, service, and innovation.

We work together to create a diverse, inclusive, and sociable workplace where everyone feels equally valued and respected. This fosters the creativity and ingenuity needed to keep Hal Leonard at the top of its industry. We are passionate about supporting our music-making communities, retail partners, and local business communities.

As a Bindery Machine Operator, you'll support Hal Leonard's mission by operating a variety of specialized bindery equipment to transform printed materials into high-quality finished products.

Hal Leonard offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverages, 401k retirement, wellness program, product discounts, and more!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operation of a variety of bindery machines, including folders, cutters, binders, scorers, and more.
• Maintain, adjust and set up equipment per job specifications.
• Cut, bind, and finish materials according to job specifications.
• Responsible for following safety precautions to avoid injury to self and others.
• Establish and maintain a high level of productivity, quality and accuracy of product being made.
• Maintain a constant awareness of machine’s operation to avoid product waste and/or machine breakdown.
• Communicate (written and/or verbal) with fellow employees on other shifts on job related matters.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities apparent or as delegated.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand written information.
• Ability to distinguish color.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the department in additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Keep work area clean.

Working Relationships:

• Work with Operations Manager & Bindery Team Lead to obtain guidance on projects and priorities.
• Work with all levels of Hal Leonard LLC and outside personnel to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Manual Dexterity

Repeatedly required to walk, bend, reach, twist, turn and stand in one place for extended periods of time. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; eye/hand coordinator; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk, hear and ability to distinguish color.

Machines or Equipment Operated:

Larger bindery machines, fork lift, power dollies, hand tools, measuring instruments, dials, etc.

Physical Effort:

The ability to handle 40-50 lb lifts of paper stock repeatedly when loading or unloading a machine.

Working Conditions

Standard production environment. The noise level can get loud (from the machines / equipment).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person