Folder Operator – Night Shift

Department: Bindery
Reports to: Bindery Supervisor

Fort Orange Press seeks a reliable, self-motivated, mechanically inclined Night Shift Folder Operator who takes pride in their work. The Folder Operator will set up, operate, and maintain a folder machine that automatically folds, slits, perforates, and/or scores printed sheets in preparation for binding or shipment. The candidate should have prior Folder Operator experience or training. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in our fast-paced production facility are necessary. This is a GREAT opportunity if you are a self-starter with initiative and are eager to learn and grow with a company.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have 2+ years folder operator experience.
• Must be mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot equipment.
• High school education and/or training and experience in the field.
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be available to work night shifts, which can be anytime between 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. during regular hours and 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the busiest time of year.
• Able to lift 40-60 lbs regularly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review job specifications to determine page sequence, type of fold, page size, and packing requirements.
• Pre-set side guide, fold plates, fold rollers, and any slitting blades or perforators required.
• Load sheets onto feeder and jog sheets into proper positions to determine final settings of units in item #2 for completion of the job.
• Adjust machine during production run as required, adhering to all quality and customer requirements.
• May jog folded signatures or brochures for the next operation or shipment to the customer.
• Record count.
• May operate two or more machines simultaneously.
• Record job information in the system.
• Other duties may be assigned.