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Mackin Book Company

Bindery Machine Operator 1st Shift

TOPEKA, KS

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Oct 2026

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Description

Mackin Educational Resources is a well-established and highly respected company with an opportunity for a Bindery Machine Operator to join our Topeka, KS Bindery team.

If you are mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, we’d like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Operate a variety of bindery equipment, including cutting, folding, scoring, stitching, and gluing equipment, following established procedures to meet quality and production standards.
  • Monitor equipment during operation, making routine adjustments and performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
  • Work with team members to prepare materials and orders for production while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Follow all company safety, quality, and production procedures.

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
  • Ability to accurately use measurement tools such as a ruler or tape measure.
  • Ability to concentrate on tasks for extended periods without distraction.
  • Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to bend and continuously lift 10–15 pounds .
  • Ability to stand for the entire shift and continuously use fingers, hands, and arms in controlled movements.
  • Previous bindery machine operator or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Education & Experience

High School or GED

Hours

  • Full-time - Days (7:00am - 3:30pm), Monday through Friday
  • Weekends and Overtime as needed

Wages

$17.00 per hour

Benefits

Mackin Educational Resources offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Health insurance plan options including Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCARE)
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance options
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) and Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)
  • Paid Holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, The Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one floating holiday.

Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by employment status and scheduled hours.

To Apply: click on the link below or go to : www.mackin.com and under the employment section click on the position, fill out questionnaire, attach resume and cover letter.

Mackin Educational Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, age, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Questions? Please feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 952-895-9540

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