Finishing Support - Braille Publishing

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Summary: This full-time Finishing Support position involves collating, binding, and packaging braille materials, operating production equipment, and maintaining quality standards in a fast-paced environment. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to support braille literacy for blind children and adults 2. Engage in braille production, including collation, binding, and packaging 3. Operate bindery, pressing, and collating equipment FULL TIME (non-exempt) Finishing Support Who we are: National Braille Press supports a lifetime of opportunity for blind children through braille literacy, and provides access to information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work, family, and community affairs. A non-profit braille publisher, National Braille Press promotes literacy for blind children through outreach programs and provides access to information by producing information in braille for blind children and adults. National Braille Press is the premier braille publisher in the US specializing in producing original braille works written by blind authors expressly for blind people. About the position: National Braille Press is seeking a reliable and energetic individual to work in the finishing department of a well-established braille printing and publishing company in Boston, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include the collation, binding, and packaging of customized braille material, and learning the operation of equipment for braille and print production as listed below. Basic knowledge of PC and Microsoft Word/Excel required. This is a full-time position in a demanding and fast-paced production environment. Major Areas of Responsibility include but are not limited to: · Perform collation, folding, binding, and packaging for braille products. · High quality work keeping on a deadline etc. · Safely operate bindery, pressing, or collating equipment as required by production schedule, including: embossers, thermoform machines, UV printer, saddle stitchers, Heidelberg presses, industrial cutter, riveter, electric and manual pallet jacks, etc. · Monitor braille properties, including stock quality and product quality within the finishing department. · Assist in the receipt, storage, inventory, and shipments of raw and finished goods. · Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared workspace on the production floor. Minimum Job Requirements: · Excellent command of the English language: ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with coworkers. · The ability to lift 30 pound boxes to a height of 3-4 feet and load them into trucks. · Basic knowledge of PC and Microsoft Word/Excel is required. · A cover letter and resume detailing interest and experience is required for consideration. Work Remotely: No Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Work Location: In person