Folder Operator / Bindery Operator

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
  
  
  

Job Requisition: Folder Operator / Bindery Operator

Company: Conquest Bindery

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Department: Bindery / Finishing

Reports To: Bindery Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Shift: Day Shift

Union Status: Non-Union

Job Summary

Conquest Bindery is seeking an experienced Folder Operator to operate folding and bindery equipment at our Brooklyn Park facility. This role is responsible for setting up, running, and monitoring folding operations to ensure jobs are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on bindery experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and takes ownership of job quality and throughput.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, operate, and monitor folding and bindery equipment including folding, gluing, tabbing, cutting, and related finishing processes
• Run equipment such as MBO, Stahl, Heidelberg, Polar, Sabre, or equivalent machines
• Read and interpret job tickets, folding diagrams, and production specifications
• Perform quality inspections throughout production to ensure accuracy, counts, and fold integrity
• Troubleshoot issues including jams, misfeeds, alignment problems, and material defects
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor mechanical adjustments
• Record production data including output, waste, and downtime
• Coordinate with bindery helpers and material handlers to maintain steady workflow
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of experience operating folding or bindery equipment preferred

• Ability to read and understand job tickets and folding schematics
• Knowledge of common fold types (parallel, accordion, gate, double parallel, etc.)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Willingness to work overtime as production demands require
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with additional bindery equipment (cutters, stitchers, collators)
• Experience training or directing bindery helpers
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or production efficiency practices
  
  
  

Physical & Work Environment

• Production floor environment with machinery noise
• Standing, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion throughout the shift
• Climate-controlled facility with occasional exposure to paper dust
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Wage Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience and skill level

• Entry / developing operator: $20.00 – $22.00/hr
• Experienced operator: $22.00 – $25.00/hr
  
  
  

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.