Folder Machine Operator

Mid-West Presort Mailing Services; Cleveland (OH); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Attendance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Employee referral bonus

Public transportation benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Midwest Direct is seeking a detail-oriented Folder Operator at our Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. You will set up, operate, and maintain folding equipment to fold mail and print materials accurately and on schedule.

Base pay is $15–$22 per hour with a $500 sign-on bonus. The role includes benefits such as paid vacation and holidays, health and dental options, a 401k, and attendance bonuses. Must pass background check and drug test.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with folding equipment preferred in print/mail environments.
• Ability to read and follow detailed job specifications and diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good communication skills and teamwork in a deadline-driven setting.

Mansioni

• Set up, adjust, and operate folding machines according to job specs.
• Read work orders and folding diagrams to determine fold types.
• Perform makeready, adjusting plates, rollers, and guides for stock sizes.
• Monitor folding quality and correct misfeeds or misfolds.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain production records.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on folding equipment.
• Ensure clean, safe, organized work area and collaborate with team.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Teamwork

Reading work orders

Stamina

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Cleveland, OH 44102

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00 Hourly $500 Sign on Bonus!

ABOUT US:

Midwest Direct was founded in 1982 as a provider of mail presorting operations. Helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail service, our technology has advanced to the point where just one of our machines can sort up to 50,000 pieces per hour!

Midwest Direct helps our clients efficiently create and deliver their print, mail and digital messages with the best audience data for targeted and accurate deliverability. When you add in our additional delivery channels, such as email, Informed Delivery, and online advertising, we average over two million messages a day delivered to mailboxes, inboxes and online.

Midwest Direct is seeking a detail-oriented Folder Operator to set up, operate, and maintain folding equipment used in our mail and print production process. The Folder Operator ensures that printed materials are folded accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards to meet production deadlines.

Job duties include

• Set up, adjust, and operate folding machines (e.g., buckle folders, knife folders, combination folders) according to job specifications
• Read and interpret work orders, job tickets, and folding diagrams to determine correct fold types (letter, tri-fold, z-fold, gate fold, etc.)
• Perform machine makeready, including adjusting fold plates, rollers, and guides for different paper stocks and sizes
• Monitor the folding process to ensure consistent quality, catching and correcting misfeeds, jams, or misfolds
• Conduct quality checks throughout the run, comparing output against samples/specifications
• Perform routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting on folding equipment
• Maintain accurate production records, including counts, waste, and downtime
• Safely handle and stage paper stock before and after folding
• Collaborate with other bindery and mailing staff to keep jobs moving through production on schedule
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company safety policies

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
• Friday 8am - 12pm

Compensation

• Base pay of $15 - 22/hr based on experience

BENEFITS TO JOINING MIDWEST

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Attendance bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401k plans
• Employee referral bonuses
• Public transportation benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience operating folding equipment in a print, mailing, or bindery environment preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment issues
• Ability to read and follow detailed job specifications and diagrams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Basic math skills for measuring and counting

MUST be able to pass criminal background check and drug test!

Midwest Direct is proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.