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Collator Operator - 2nd Shift

Osage, IA, us💼 Full-time💰 $22–$22🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Operate and set up collating, labeling, and patching machines to assemble, fold, glue, perforate, and cut printed materials into finished sets for customers.

Role type

Machine Operator (Finishing/Collating)

Builds

Completed sets of printed forms, labels, and packaging materials

Domain

Printing and packaging industry

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Machine setup and adjustment, paper stock knowledge, dimensional calculation, tool usage, safety inspection, work order interpretation

Preferred skills

Experience with coated/uncoated paper, proficiency in folding/gluing/perforating/cutting operations

Technologies

Collating machines, labeling machines, patching machines, stapling equipment, gluing equipment, perforating equipment, cutting equipment

Responsibilities

Set up and operate collating/labeling/patching machines, review specifications and adjust equipment for quality, perform safety inspections and document problems, track production, calculate distances and clearances for machine fits

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on operator

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