Folding Operator

Fox Group; Pennsauken Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick's Bindery - A Division of Fox Group is seeking a Folding Operator to set up, run, and clear the folder efficiently while maintaining run rate and quality. You will read job jackets, stage materials, and ensure first piece approval matches the sample.

Required: high school diploma and 3–5 years of signature folding experience for binding and PI folding, plus willingness to work overtime. Preferred: experience operating Vyguk, Heidelberg, and Stahl folders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience with signature folding for binding and PI folding.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform line clearance according to SOPs and complete LC logs.
• Stage all necessary material at the machine.
• Read and understand job jacket instructions.
• Ensure customer sample is at the machine and first piece approval matches the sample.
• Obtain sign-off of first piece approval by supervisor.
• Perform quality pulls as specified in department SOP.
• Complete production logs for Fox Group and customer if required.
• Ensure machine is set up properly and running to specified rate and quality.
• Identify non-conforming products and place QA inspect tags on load.
• Follow customer-specific requirements for manufacturing, quality, and shipping.
• Report unclear or conflicting information to the supervisor.
• Request labels from shipping and apply to cartons if required.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Skills

Signature folding experience

PI folding experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vyguk

Heidelberg

Stahl folder

Job description

At McCormick's Bindery - A Division of Fox Group - we are more than just print finishing and packaging experts - we are innovators, problem solvers, and creators who bring ideas to life. From print finishing to custom packaging solutions, our team takes pride in delivering the highest quality work for brands across industries.

Scope of Position:

The Folding Operator is responsible for set-up, running, and clearing the folder in the most efficient manner possible while maintaining an established run rate and quality.

Responsibilities:

• Perform line clearance according to standing Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOP’s) and complete all Line Clearance (LC) Logs
• Have all necessary material staged at the machine
• Read and understand job jacket instructions
• Ensure customer sample is at the machine and first piece approval matches the sample
• Obtain sign-off of first piece approval by supervisor
• Perform quality pulls as specified in department SOP
• Complete production logs both for Fox Group and customer if required
• Ensure machine is set up properly and running to specified rate and quality
• Identify non-conforming products and place Quality Assurance (QA) inspect tags on load
• Follow any customer specific requirements for manufacturing, quality, and shipping
• Report any unclear or conflicting information to the department supervisor
• Request labels from shipping and apply to cartons if required
• Perform any other duties as required

Qualifications:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience with signature folding for binding and Pharmaceutical Insert (PI) folding
• Ability to work overtime when needed

Preferred

• Experience operating Vyguk, Heidelberg and Stahl Folder