How to hire a bindery worker

How to hire a bindery worker, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bindery worker hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bindery worker job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bindery worker
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the bindery worker you need to hire. Certain bindery worker roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A bindery worker's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bindery workers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of bindery worker salaries for various roles:

   Type of Bindery Worker	Description	Hourly rate
   Bindery Worker		$12-17
   Bindery Operator	In the publishing industry, a bindery operator is primarily in charge of operating the machine that binds the pages of magazines, books, and other products. They are also responsible for following guidelines and schedules, maintaining records, conducting regular maintenance checks on machines, and performing basic repairs and adjustments when necessary... Show more	$14-21

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Collating
   • Stitching
   • Pallet Jack
   • Assembly Line
   • Bindery Equipment
   • Print Shop
   • Quality Checks
   • Dollies
   • Machine Operation
   • Shrink Wrap Machines
   • Customer Orders
   • MBO
   • Business Cards
   • Shrink-Wrap Machine

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   Responsibilities:

   • Load and run Stahl folders.
   • Operate the Baum floor model folding machine.
   • Set up and operate polar and schneider cutters and baum folders.
   • Work with operators and other employees to ensure that machines continuously run in order to meet job deadlines
   • Monitor quality control of carton packing & operation of folding machine, stitch trimmer, drills & stream feeder.
   • Install and operate mechanized collating machines.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bindery worker job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bindery worker salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bindery workers' average salary in texas is 35% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bindery workers earn 28% less than senior-level bindery workers.
   • Certifications. A bindery worker with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bindery worker's salary.

   Average bindery worker salary

   $14.99hourly

   $31,177 yearly

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   Entry-level bindery worker salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a bindery worker job description

   A bindery worker job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a bindery worker job description:

   Bindery worker job description example

   Sheridan MN, a CJK Group company, (formerly Bang Printing) started out in central Minnesota's lake area in 1899 as a commercial printer has evolved into one of the nation's leading short- to mid-run book manufacturers is looking for a General Pressroom Helpers. Today, Sheridan MN offers a complete book solution that encompasses printing and binding, fulfillment, eBook conversion, eCommerce solutions, and more-all in-house, all at competitive prices.

   Job Summary:

   Responsible for aiding in the production of materials in the bindery area by packing, labeling and finishing product at the binding stage, helping load machine pockets, keeping bindery machines running by off-loading product and helping out on other bindery equipment.

   Basic Qualifications:

   • Able to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, job tickets, and procedure manuals
   • Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form
   • Able to regularly stand and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
   • Understand basic math

   Schedule is 36 - 40 hours/week

   • 1st shift: 7 AM-7 PM, M - Th schedule
   • 3rd shift: 11 PM-7 AM five days; 7 PM-7 AM rotating days schedule
   • Overtime pays time and a half after 40 hours per week and on Sundays
   • Shift differential: 2nd and 3rd $1.00/hour

   Why work for Sheridan?

   • Job training
   • Career advancement
   • College tuition up to $5,250 per year
   • Paid vacation & holidays
   • Competitive compensation
   • Medical (PPO and HSA Plans), Dental, Vision
   • Teledoc - convenient and no cost
   • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
   • Voluntary life
   • 401(k) with company match
   • Company paid short term disability
   • FSA Health and Dependent Care savings accounts
   • HSA Health saving account
   • EAP program

   CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

   If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact the location HR Manager at or .

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right bindery worker for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bindery worker job on Zippia to find and recruit bindery worker candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting bindery workers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bindery worker

   Once you have selected a candidate for the bindery worker position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new bindery worker. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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