Folder Operator

United Direct Solutions is looking for a Folder Operator at our Louisville, Kentucky location on 3rd shift.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 9:30PM- 6:00AM if overtime is needed the hours are 7:30AM- 6:00AM

Saturday overtime as needed. Peak overtime required from Mid-September through Mid-December.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

SUMMARY

Set-up, operate and maintain machine that automatically folds, slits, perforates and/or scores printed sheets in preparation for binding or shipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working knowledge of the set-up, adjustment, procedures, capabilities and limitations of equipment to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating, and cutting of printed materials to complete a finished product.
• Familiarity with different paper weights, sizes, kinds and colors so as to be able to identify paper conditions (i.e., excessive moisture or curling that frequently requires additional machine adjustment).
• Knowledge of operating procedures for bindery/mail equipment such as folders, MBO, cutters, collators, binding/gluing machines.
• Skill in making adjustments using hand tools (i.e., wrenches, screwdrivers, punches, knives).
• Ability to read and interpret written work which indicates the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided.
• Machine feeding and delivery of product; stacking and organizing materials.
• Examines product frequently to ensure that it meets customer quality specifications.
• Effectively communicate status of work being performed to management.
• Review job specifications to determine page sequence, type of fold, page size and packing requirements.
• Pre-set side guide, fold plates, fold rollers, and any slitting blades or perforators required.
• Load sheets onto feeder and jog sheets into proper positions to determine final settings of units for completion of job.
• Adjust machine during production run as required for, adherence to all quality and customer requirements.
• May jog folded signatures or brochures for use in the next operation or for shipment to customer.
• May operate two or more machines simultaneously.
• Record job information on load tags and time sheets.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule which may mean extended hours as the work load demands
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED. Previous experience in the operation of a binder machine or work in a printing environment preferred. Must be able to work in a team environment. Attention to safety and quality is a must.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Correspondence and to communicate effectively with customers and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel; use hands to grasp or handle documents, boxes, rolls of paper, and other objects; reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift 10-20 pounds lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person