Production Associate (Bindery & Finishing)

Production Associate: Bindery & Finishing

About And Here We Are ltd

And Here We Are is a nationally-recognized stationery and gift brand based in Columbus, OH. We letterpress print all cards in-house and are proudly female owned and operated.

Description

AND HERE WE ARE

Production Associate (Bindery & Finishing)

Employment Type: Part-time · 32 hrs/week · Non-Exempt

Location: On-site, Columbus, Ohio

ABOUT THE ROLE

And Here We Are is hiring a Production Associate (Bindery & Finishing) to join our studio team. This hands-on role is responsible for all bindery and paper finishing operations — trimming, folding, scoring, punching, binding, and more — across every product line. You'll be a key part of making sure every product that leaves our studio is finished to the brand's quality and aesthetic standard.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Perform all bindery and finishing operations: trimming, folding, scoring, punching, and binding
• Operate and maintain bindery equipment safely and efficiently
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and completeness
• Coordinate with Production Assistants on notebook binding and assembly
• Assist the Head of Production with bindery scheduling and workflow planning
• Help train and guide Production Assistants on bindery techniques

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Proficient bindery skills and experience with bindery equipment — paper trimmers, perf/score equipment, coil binding, and shrinkwrap tunnels
• Experience with cutting, folding, scoring, and binding techniques
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, organized, and able to work at pace in a production environment
• Team player willing to support wherever needed

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work and collaborate with other members of the team
• May occasionally involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or lifting boxes up to 30 lbs
• Must be able to manage deadlines
• May occasionally travel to other locations for work
• May be required to work on weekends and/or holidays
• Exhibits a positive attitude, with a can-do and customer-first focus with all customers
• Other related tasks that may be assigned by the Company from time to time

ABOUT AND HERE WE ARE

And Here We Are, Ltd. is a nationally recognized stationery and gift brand. The company was founded by artist Meghan Hopkins Sokorai in 2012 in Brooklyn, NY and relocated in 2015 to Columbus, Ohio, where the company is now headquartered. And Here We Are, Ltd. products are sold in stores around the world, including brands such as Paper Source, Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, Hallmark, and Papier.

And Here We Are products foster connection through joy; our company values include levity, joy, beauty, validation, inclusion, connection and empathy. The company regularly donates to multiple charities and organizations, as well as reuses packaging materials and uses environmentally friendly materials when possible.

BENEFITS

Employees may be eligible to participate in the company's benefit plans and programs in effect from time to time, including Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to other fringe benefits.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and that the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Salary

$15.5 - $18 per hour