Folder Operator

Job description

The Folder Operator is responsible for completing all finishing services for press and copier projects in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards. Prepares the workload schedule to meet customer timeframe requirements. Performs daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on all bindery equipment to ensure optimum output. Works closely with other staff members to exceed customer satisfaction and service expectations.

As the Folder Operator and a member of the Production Team, you are accountable for:

· Meeting department production and quality goals as well as providing value to our customers

· Playing a key role in meeting the company wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals

· Contributing to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth

· Following systems and procedures outlined in the company manuals, procedures and work instructions

· Complying with all OSHA safety requirements

Responsibilities and Duties:

General and Administrative

· Coordinate with Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs and, when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates

· Participate as a key player in the Production Team by supporting operations as needed

· Communicate effectively with the General Manager/Owner, the Production Manager, the sales team, and the production team, informing and updating them regularly to guarantee that sales objectives and customer objectives are met

Bindery Operations

· Primary Operator on specified Folder

· Perform all bindery functions as noted on work order/job tickets. This may include: folding, cutting, padding, numbering, GBC punching, spiral or coil binding, fastback, collating, scoring, perforating, drilling, stitching or stapling, laminating and wrapping

· Package jobs, complete work orders, tickets, and delivery receipts as necessary and place in their assigned areas

Equipment and Supplies

· Clean and maintain equipment and work area following maintenance procedures and update maintenance logs

· Monitor and manage inventory of bindery supplies; order and stock as instructed by supervisor

· Inform supervisor of equipment problems

Required Qualifications:

· 5 years Experience on Folder

· Legal ability to work in the United States

· High school diploma/GED with experience, vocational/technical certification or equivalent work experience/on the job training

Desired Qualifications:

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Good mathematical skills

· Able to apply written instructions to machine set-up and maintenance

· Reliable attendance, punctuality and attention to work station

Organizational Values & Culture

Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients. If continuous improvement is your mindset and you thrive under pressure, you are probably a great fit for our team.

Working Conditions:

· Standing for prolonged periods of time – up to 8 hours or more per day

· Frequent lifting of objects weighing 30 lbs. or more

· Periodic overtime

· Work area may have fluorescent lighting and air conditioning

· Noise level is usually moderate to loud

· Exposure to ink and chemical fumes, and airborne particles such as paper dust and drying powder

· Fast-paced environment subject to numerous schedule and priority changes and short notice activity

Additional Duties:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Bindery: 1 year (Required)
• Folder Operator: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person