Folder Operator / Bindery Operator

Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingCompany partiesCompetitive salaryDental insuranceFree food & snacksHealth insurancePaid time offProfit sharingJob Requisition: Folder Operator / Bindery OperatorCompany: Conquest BinderyLocation: Brooklyn Park, MNDepartment: Bindery / FinishingReports To: Bindery SupervisorEmployment Type: Full-Time, Non-ExemptShift: Day ShiftUnion Status: Non-UnionJob SummaryConquest 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 DoSet up, operate, and monitor folding and bindery equipment including folding, gluing, tabbing, cutting, and related finishing processesRun equipment such as MBO, Stahl, Heidelberg, Polar, Sabre, or equivalent machinesRead and interpret job tickets, folding diagrams, and production specificationsPerform quality inspections throughout production to ensure accuracy, counts, and fold integrityTroubleshoot issues including jams, misfeeds, alignment problems, and material defectsPerform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor mechanical adjustmentsRecord production data including output, waste, and downtimeCoordinate with bindery helpers and material handlers to maintain steady workflowMaintain a clean, safe, and organized work areaFollow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policiesWhat We’re Looking ForHigh school diploma or GED required 1–3+ years of experience operating folding or bindery equipment preferredAbility to read and understand job tickets and folding schematicsKnowledge of common fold types (parallel, accordion, gate, double parallel, etc.)Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilityDetail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiencyAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periodsWillingness to work overtime as production demands requirePreferred SkillsExperience with additional bindery equipment (cutters, stitchers, collators)Experience training or directing bindery helpersFamiliarity with lean manufacturing or production efficiency practicesPhysical & Work EnvironmentProduction floor environment with machinery noiseStanding, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion throughout the shiftClimate-controlled facility with occasional exposure to paper dustCompensation & BenefitsHourly Wage Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience and skill levelEntry / developing operator: $20.00 – $22.00/hrExperienced operator: $22.00 – $25.00/hrBenefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.