Employment Opportunities "Best Workplace in the Americas" 2011
Due to growth, Courier and its operating facilities have a number of positions and career opportunities available. To apply, send your resume and cover letter indicating position of interest to hr@courier.com. Positions are located in the following cities:
 

Last Update: February 3, 2012

 
 
 
N. Chelmsford, Massachusetts (located approx. 40 minutes northwest of Boston)
 

Online Marketing Manager
The Online Marketing Manager will build, implement and manage online strategies for site advancement, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media and other Online Marketing, as well as increasing brand awareness and visibility. Track site performance, traffic analytics and SEO, SEM and Social Media marketing campaign successes using tools such as Google Analytics and Excel. Responsibilities including: learning the product lines, customer buying patterns, and customer lifecycle; drive revenue growth and market share by developing online marketing strategies and campaigns; develop strategies for messaging and creative for multiple, simultaneous online marketing projects, search engine optimization, advertising, and the creation, implementation, and optimization of online marketing program with PPC, SEO, e-newsletter, social media components; manage Internet Site, SEO/ SEM and Social Media marketing campaigns; implement and optimize various SEM campaigns including PPC and advertising; facilitating status meetings with all stakeholders; reporting on program results; and managing marketing budget; manage marketing budget development and administration by determining all SEO/ SEM and Social Media marketing activities and resources needed to deliver revenue targets; estimating financial resources required to support the activities; capturing and iterating budgets in standard templates; securing approval from leadership; authorizing, tracking and reconciling spending against budget throughout the year; and justifying and securing unplanned resources as necessary to maintain business operations. Qualifications include: Minimum 5 years online marketing experience in SEO, SEM, social media and site management and metric development and analysis; Experience working in a fast paced environment with competing priorities; Drawing on experience and innovation to maximize campaign success; Creating project timelines and other standard project management documents; Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Media or other relevant course.

Assistant Digital Operator — Small Equipment (2nd Shift, 3:00 PM to 11:15 PM)
Cut covers, inserts, end sheets, and other flat press sheets for book manufacturing process. Set up, operate and maintain drilling, shrink-wrapping, and spiral binding equipment. Specific responsibilities will include: Must take direction and work independently, dependably, and efficiently; Set up drill according to job ticket specs and compare to sample; Set up shrink wrapper based size of product to be wrapped; test wrap book inspecting for loose wrap, holes, and excess plastic; Set up spiral punch and wire-inserter/closer according to information on ticket and machine specifications; Layout material, rule out cuts according to lay sheet. High school diploma or GED; Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables; Ability to stand for up to 8 hours during a shift and lift up to 50 lbs. A willingness to participate in overtime work is preferable.

Assistant Digital Operator — Laminating/Cutting (3rd Shift, 11:00 PM to 7:15 AM)
Set up and operate laminating and flatbed cutting equipment as assigned, review job ticket for pertinent information to run job, trouble-shoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance according to established schedule, maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area on a daily basis, assist in operations of the HP Indigo 7000 sheetfed digital press, participate in cross-training in order to learn and operate other equipment including HP T300 web press, Muller Martini Acorro Binder, and Orbit Trimmer. Individual must possess a strong understanding sheetfed operations, previous experience operating sheetfed equipment preferred, previous experience operating digital equipment preferred, strong PC skills are required, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude needed; High School Diploma or GED. A willingness to participate in overtime work is preferable.

Facilities Maintenance Technician (1st Shift, 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM)
Perform mechanical, electrical and general maintenance, which would include repair, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of building systems and production equipment. Job duties include: Maintain all facility mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, fire suppression and prevention, power distribution, back up power, trim removal, plant and office lighting, humidification, compressed air, plumbing, etc.; Maintain general building systems including security, roofing, modular furniture, parking lot, loading docks, exterior landscape, interior and exterior walls and doors, restrooms, etc.; Repair complex graphic arts equipment; Perform temporary fixes to keep equipment running as needed; Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems and make repairs as required; Assist digital printing department in the performance of scheduled PMs; Maintain preventive maintenance and work order request records; Learn HP, Muller Martini, and other maintenance routines and apply skills when necessary; Operate machine tooling necessary to support maintenance functions noted above. Requirements: 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with digital printing & binding equipment; High School Diploma or GED. Additionally, the Facilities Maintenance Technician must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and use hand tools and powered industrial equipment. A willingness to participate in overtime work is preferable.


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Westford, Massachusetts (located approx. 40 minutes northwest of Boston) 
 

Bundler (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
Bale signatures off press & skid according to Bindery expectations. Perform other web press duties as required / assigned by lead operator. Must have the desire to work in a fast paced environment, to move up in the organization and lift 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Individual must be a quality- minded team player. Will cross train as a Press Assistant. High school diploma or GED required.

Maintenance Mechanic
(8:00 PM to 8:00 AM; Three 12-hour shifts and every other Sunday as necessary)

Perform mechanical, electrical and building maintenance including troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance of printing and binding equipment as well as building systems. As a Mechanic/Electrician, you will assist outside contractors and corporate engineering with projects as needed, assist manufacturing departments with the performance of scheduled PMs; and maintain preventive maintenance and work order request records. Five years mechanic/electrical experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with printing & binding equipment and intermediate computer skills are required. Position requires a High School diploma or GED and the ability to follow work instruction and effectively communicate with employees. Candidates must be quality minded, self-motivated, a team player, have the desire to work in a fast paced environment and move up in the organization. Candidates must also be willing to cross train and work overtime when necessary.

Web Press Operator (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Perform set-up, operation and maintenance of multi-unit, multi-web offset printing presses. Lead the press crew in achieving or exceeding quality and production standards. Specific responsibilities include: Operation of a four-unit heat-set web press producing two color books. Including set-up, operation, operational repair and preventive maintenance of press equipment. Responsibility of directing and training press crew members. Responsible for meeting all associated safety requirements for press crew and press equipment. Responsible for attaining printed product quality specifications to include maintaining consistent color balance utilizing reflection densitometry to match and maintain color standard, production quality for pagination, ribbon alignment, registration and associated print quality issues. Responsible for daily electronic press production reporting and associated paperwork. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, previous heat-set web press operation experience, basic computer skills, and ability to demonstrate sound judgment regarding product quality and press operational / technical issues. Ability to work cohesively with fellow employees in a manufacturing environment.

Material Handler (3rd Shift, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM)
Use powered fork trucks to supply bindery production lines with work in process and raw materials, transfer completed jobs to shipping and remove and store unused materials in the warehouse. Transport pallets of raw materials to production lines from work-in-process staging areas and transport finished product from production lines to the shipping department. Remove pallets, end boards, and excess cartons from production line after job completion and bring them appropriate locations. Enter location of unused signatures into the WIP locator system. Perform safety checks before the start of a shift, and perform preventive maintenance on fork trucks and changes or recharges battery as needed. Maintain housekeeping in carton and pallet area. Perform other bindery work when necessary including skidding, baling and handwork.

Press Assistant Operator (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Maintains register and color control on 2 or 4-unit web heat-set press. Assists press operator in overall running of press. Experience on Hantscho Mark 4, 5 or 6 one and 2/color presses helpful. Monitors activities of crew and helps crew stage upcoming work. Requires a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of graphic arts. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Experience as a baler and press assistant required.

Gatherer Operator (2nd Shift, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
Directs the pocket-filling crew and sets-up, operates and maintains gathering equipment to collate signatures for binding. Review job ticket for number of signatures, sequence of signatures, inserts, catalogue cards and page count; ensure all appropriate materials are available to run the job. Set up gatherer pockets to signature size, and engage pocket clutch, turn on vacuum and jog machine. Troubleshoot and adjust pocket jams; troubleshoot and repair minor equipment breakdowns. Perform preventive maintenance on gathering equipment according to schedule. High school diploma or GED required. Knowledge of bindery equipment is a plus.

General Bindery Operator (3rd Shift, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM)
Set up, operate, direct crew and maintain various binding and casebinding equipment on an as needed basis. Review job ticket for pertinent information to make ready, set up and run job. Perform make ready and direct crew in make ready procedures. Set up equipment based on job specifications. Operate equipment to achieve or exceed production and quality standards. Perform preventive maintenance according to established PM schedule. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area on a daily basis. Complete required paperwork on a per job or daily basis. The General Bindery and Casebindery Operator may be responsible for performing any of the following jobs: Binder Operator, Trimmer Operator, Gatherer Operator, Casing-In Operator, Case Maker Operator, Stamper Operator. High School diploma or GED required. Experience with bindery operations and bindery equipment is necessary. Ability to read and understand written instructions including those dealing with dimensions and quality and to apply written instructions to machine set-up is required. Must be able to read, write and follow work instruction and effectively communicate with employees. Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is necessary along with the ability to read a ruler.

Baler/Skidder (1st Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Feed bundles to gathering equipment, skidding packages of printed material or individual books at end of binder lines and other Bindery duties as required. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and have the desire to work in a fast paced environment and to move up in the organization. High school diploma or GED required.

General Worker
(1st Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; 2nd Shift, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM; 3rd Shift, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM)

Perform packing, pocket filling, handwork and other bindery duties as required. High school diploma or GED required.

 

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Kendallville, Indiana (located approx. 25 minutes northeast of Fort Wayne)
Courier Kendallville, a major book manufacturer in the Midwest with state-of-the-art direct-to-plate prepress and 4-color Man Roland presses has the following positions available:
 

Bindery Manager
Direct the bindery operations in a short run, high quality, four- color book manufacturing operation. Nine direct reports and 250+ indirect. Perfect binding, stitching, case-in, and sewing experience a must. Strong communication, financial, teamwork, and safety skills required. ISO experience highly desired. Must be able to multi-task in a high paced operation. Degree in business or graphic arts preferred with a minimum of five years experience in bindery management required.

Casing In Operators
Seeking experienced book casing-in operators. Must be able to safely direct a crew, monitor quality, ISO experience a plus. High quality, short run operation. Must be able to work any shift in a 12-hour, 3 day/4 day rotation, every other Sunday paid at double time. In addition to relocation expenses, this position would qualify for a signing bonus.

 

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Terre Haute, Indiana (located one hour west of Indianapolis, IN)
 
None at this time.
 

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Piscataway, New Jersey
 
None at this time.

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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
 

None at this time.


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Mineola, New York (Long Island area)
 

None at this time.


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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 

None at this time.