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SUMMARY: As a member of the digital print center team, the primary objective for this position is to safely and accurately print, trim, bind and put away printed products as requested by Cengage Learning customers.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Hunkeler Operator position is responsible for trimming, stacking and palletizing as specified in customer orders. The technician will need to work independently and be willing to learn all machinery within the Digital Print Center. As all positions in the distribution facility, this position will flex to other departments as necessary or decided by business needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize sight recognition and matching of numeric and alpha listings to ensure accurate inventory and order placement.
Operate machinery to assemble, trim, and collate products as specified by customers. - Maintain a clean working environment protecting machinery.
Adjust equipment as necessary to ensure machinery runs efficiently.
Comfortable with computer entry.
Perform consistent counting of product and pallets utilizing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Safely lift, push, pull and relocate packages up to 50lbs as required.
Ensure carts are safely/properly stacked to full capacity.
Must be able to flex between the digital print center and other departments as business needs instruct.
Must be able to safely operate and maintain Powered Industrial Truck license.
Adhere to all safety practices and policies.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
Strong organizational skills are required, as well as the capability to multitask efficiently.
Maintain appropriate PIT certifications.
Must be flexible with work hours.
Adequate computer experience.
Stand and walk for 8-10 hours.
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50lbs throughout an 8-10 hour shift. Must be able to push/pull 1,100 lb. rolls of paper on a cart.
Adhere to all safety practices and policies.
PREFERRED:
Strong computer skills.
Prior distribution experience.
Compensation is $18.50/hr.
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
