Folder Operator

Position:
Folder Operator

Reports to:

Director of Manufacturing Operations

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Department:
Bindery

Location/Shift: Blue Ash, Ohio / 1st Shift

The Folder Operator is responsible for operating folder machines, producing high quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner while meeting strict deadlines.

Minimum 3 to 5 years experience operating folding machines in a commercial printing environment.

• Excellent eye for detail
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel
• Have a minimum knowledge of computers (knowledge of PSI is a plus)
• Keep accurate and complete daily records for data collection
• Meet company and departmental standards, including:
  Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
• Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
• Work overtime and weekends, also in other departments as business needs dictate
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend department and company meetings
• Assist in training new and temporary employees

• Follow team leader instructions for Bindery processes
• Ability to fold in many different configurations
• Ability to fold paper from 27# text to 120# cover
• Perform daily, monthly, and quarterly maintenance on folding machines
• Keep jobs and production floor clean and organized
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to push/pull loaded pallet jacks and/or rolling carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds on occasion
• Communicate any job specifics issues or other pertinent information regarding jobs to the next shift, if necessary

• High school graduate/GED