Folder Operator At 4over, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Providing our employees with job training and opportunities for growth, development, and advancement. We take pride in fostering a safe environment for all employees in our climate-controlled plants.
Summary:
The Folder Operator is responsible for the setup, adjustment, and safe operation of the MBO/Stahl Folding machine. The MBO/Stahl automatically folds, slits, perforates and/ or scores printed sheets in preparation for binding or shipment.
Schedule:
2nd shift, Monday - Friday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 1:00 PM 9:30 PM, or similar. Training may occur other times.
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 hourly
Compensation commensurate with experience. At time, we are not engaging with agencies or third-party recruiters. Thank you for understanding.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Access the batching system to view batch lists and identify priority jobs to be completed
- Review job specifications to determine page sequence, type of fold paper size and packing requirements
- Pre-set side guide, fold plates, fold rollers, and any slitting blades or perforators required
- Load sheets onto feeder or job sheets into proper positions to determine final settings of units
- Adjust machine during production run as required for, adherence to all quality and customer requirements
- Jog folded signatures or brochures for use in the next operation or for shipment to customer
- May operate two or more machines simultaneously
- Record job information on load tags and time sheets
- Ensure jobs are meeting quality and quantity requirements
- Troubleshoot machine problems, resolve if possible, notifying Floor Supervisor
- Maintain proper machine maintenance and lubrication
- Remove waste items for recycling
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
- Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
- Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
- Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
- Assist in cultivating an interdependent safety culture by reporting workplace hazards, related injuries, illnesses and/or near misses to management immediately
- Attend all department/company meetings
- Other duties as assigned
- For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.
Experience and Qualifications: Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experiences:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency; or six-months to one-year related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Three (3) year's experience with Muller Martini-Presto saddle stitchers
- Critical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Problem-Solving and Adaptability: Strong problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges, such as machine malfunctions, material shortages, or errors in print quality. Ability to adapt to new printing technologies or changes in production schedules, ensuring smooth operations despite changes.
Time Management & Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple print jobs simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality. Organizing workflows, preparing materials in advance, and optimizing print runs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring print jobs to ensure all details, such as color accuracy, image sharpness, and print placement, meet the required standards. Detecting small defects or inconsistencies during production and taking corrective action immediately.
Communication Skills: Ability to read and understand corporate policies, job-related documents, and written/verbal instructions in English to ensure effective and compliant job performance.
Strong foundational math skills, with the ability to perform basic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and efficient in managing time, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and complete tasks accurately.
Physical Demands:- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The job requires constant or frequent standing, walking, squatting, stopping, crouching and reaching
- May require some kneeling and may require the use of feet to operate machinery
- Frequent use of hands/fingers to operate machine and/or handle and grasp product
- Frequent lifting or moving product weighing up to 50 pounds at, below or above shoulder level
- Vision requirements: close vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see the differences between colors, shades, and brightness
- Work Environment
- The work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to noise at varying levels.
- Within this manufacturing environment the employee is regularly exposed to smells at varying levels.
Employee will heavily rely on vision to ensure the quality of products.4over Company History4over was founded in February of 2001. What started off as creating business cards and web page designs by a husband and wife, quickly flourished. Since the company was founded, we are now a private equity owned company growing and expanding across many states. Through our 4over Core Attributes, we are committed to meeting and exceeding customer expectations, cultivating and nurturing our relationships, providing excellence and caring for others.
Health and Life Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care4over pays 100% of the employee's premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to $500,000 Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full-time employment 401(k) Retirement PlanNew employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
Immediate Vesting
Holidays and PTO9 Paid Holidays
Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service4over is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
