Processor I

Description Under the direction of the Supervisor, Operations, this position provides for the efficient processing of materials as may be required to satisfy customer orders.

• Responsible to unload materials in preparation for processing and to re-load materials upon completion using a pallet jack or other equipment to move materials as needed.
• Responsible to pick books for customer orders.
• Place selected books into or onto appropriate container which includes totes that travel via a conveyor line or on book trucks which must be manually moved.
• Responsible to stock and shelve inventory for future orders. Research and correct stocking errors as needed.
• Performs the following functions as assigned as part of the processing of materials according to specific instructions and customer requirements:
• Pocketer - Glues kits into books according to process codes.
• Labeler - Attach labels to spines of books pulls dust covers from books.
• Sizer - Measures each book with a ruler and pulls a plastic jacket to fit each book.
• Inserter - Inserts dust cover into a plastic jacket, books without dust cover get protection tapes over the spine labels.
• Gluer - Glues or tapes jackets onto books according to process codes.
• Biller - Takes care of paperwork and checks the books for quality.
• Responsible to perform specials processing to include RFID, security tags, special labels as required by the customer.
• Responsible to perform other duties of equal or lesser classification irrespective of required change in department, hours (including mandatory overtime) or work conditions as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain safe, clean and organized work areas.
• Cross training and substitution of tasks that may be of higher classification as required by supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Finger dexterity and ability to measure and read a ruler.
• Ability to read and follow written or verbal instructions, accurately count and have good eyesight.
• Flexible to make appropriate decisions regarding safety in handling materials and respond to changing work environments.
• Ability to work/communicate effectively and respectfully with co-workers and to adhere to Brodart rules, policies and standards of conduct.
• Must be able to work in a production environment that may be subject to varied temperatures and other conditions, such as noise (conveyor), dust and glue or adhesives.
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hour shifts and possess the ability to frequently bend and lift 35 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push book trucks weighing several hundred pounds.
• This position is subject to scheduled overtime which may be required based on production needs.