Folder Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Legacy of Quality, Innovation, and Community

Modern Litho is a local, family-owned printing company with over 85 years of industry-leading experience. We specialize in high-quality commercial printing and proudly serve clients across the country. As a family-owned business, we value our employees and cultivate a supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and long-term success. Join us and become a part of a company that blends cutting-edge expertise with deep-rooted community values.

Freshly Printed: The Role You've Been Looking For

As a Folder Operator, you'll be an essential part of our folding team, responsible for setting up and operating folding equipment to produce high-quality finished printed products. You'll monitor production, make machine adjustments, inspect finished materials, troubleshoot equipment issues, and help keep jobs running efficiently and on schedule. This is a hands-on role for someone with machine operating experience who is quality-minded, dependable, and takes pride in keeping equipment running to its full potential.

From Setup to Finish: Your Role in the Process

• Set up and operate folding machines according to job specifications

• Read and interpret job tickets and production instructions

• Adjust machine settings to accommodate various paper stocks, sizes, and fold configurations

• Monitor production runs to ensure quality, accuracy, and efficiency

• Inspect finished products for proper fold sequence, alignment, and overall quality

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and production issues

• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain equipment cleanliness

• Record production data and report quality, maintenance, or operational concerns

• Minimize waste and downtime while keeping equipment operating efficiently

• Occasionally instruct and assist other employees as directed by a supervisor

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

• Work collaboratively with pressroom, bindery, and production teams to meet customer delivery requirements

The Fine Print: What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1–3 years of machine operating experience required

• Must be quality-minded with strong attention to detail

• Must be able to read and understand job tickets

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues

• Ability to work independently and make decisions within established guidelines

• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs and maintain production efficiency

• Must have a good work and attendance record

• Must take reasonable care of company property and equipment

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform pulling, pushing, reaching, and stooping activities

• Ability to stand for the entirety of the shift

• Must be team-oriented, dependable, and safety-conscious

• Ability to work overtime when needed

Your Production Schedule:

• Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm during training and then move to a 12-hour, 3-day shift. A $2/hour shift differential is applied once working 12-hour shifts.

• Overtime available

All the Good Stuff: Your Benefits

• Company 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Voluntary Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 9 Paid Holidays

• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

• Employee Wellness Program