Bindery

Folder Operator – Prospect Heights, IL

Location:

Prospect Heights, IL

• 1st Shift
• 2nd Shift
• 3rd Shift

Pay: $22.00–$35.00 per hour

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)

• Read and understand job tickets and quality control instructions in English.
• Perform routine setup tasks on MBO or Hunkeler folding lines, including roll-to-sheet and folded product setups.
• Set up and operate product counters and glue systems.
• Configure basic paper transport paths and simple attachments (e.g., single plow folds and basic card attachments).
• Set up hot-melt glue systems for lines, elongated dots, and dot patterns according to job specifications.
• Set up multi-feed units to feed carriers and attached components using standardized formats.
• Work closely with operators, feeders, and catchers to ensure proper loading, production, and packaging of products.
• Meet or exceed production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Perform equipment repairs when replacement parts are available.
• Understand machine operations and production processes.
• Train setup personnel on new equipment and procedures as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and identify equipment requiring repair.
• Safely start and stop machinery, including emergency stop procedures.
• Safely clear machine jams without causing injury or equipment damage.
• Properly power equipment on and off following safety procedures.
• Identify the correct glue required for each job and maintain glue tank levels.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.