Company Overview:
Coral Graphics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialized printed book components, known for producing high-quality jackets, covers, and inserts. With a strong reputation built on innovation, precision, and craftsmanship.
We’re looking for a Folder Operator to join our Bindery team! In this role, you’ll prepare, set up, and operate folding equipment— MBO Folder machine—to convert flat sheets into finished signatures while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate the MBO Folder machine to produce accurate, high-quality folds.
- Read and interpret work orders to verify layout, imposition, and folding requirements.
- Inspect flat sheets prior to folding and monitor quality throughout production runs.
- Load sheets into the folder, stack finished products on pallets, and apply skid tickets and shrink-wrap.
- Troubleshoot minor machine issues to maintain folding accuracy and minimize downtime.
- Record daily production counts in the AS400 system and maintain accurate documentation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; ensure guards are in place and equipment is lubricated.
- Support preventative maintenance by assisting maintenance staff and reporting equipment concerns.
- Assist with training new operators as assigned by the supervisor.
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience operating folder equipment, preferably MBO folding machines.
- Ability to read work orders and use rulers, calculators, and measurement tools.
- Strong math skills, including fractions and percentages.
- Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting ability.
- Familiarity with AS400 or similar production reporting systems.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious with strong communication skills.
Work Schedule:
Help us bring stories to life—join the BPG-USA team today!
This position is subject to a Pre-Employment Background Check, Drug Screening, and Employment Verification.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
BPG-USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of BOTH a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.
Are you willing to undergo a background check and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process?
- Have you ever been employed by Berryville Graphics, BPG, Coral Graphics, Dynamic Graphics, or Doubleday? If yes, please provide the company name and dates.
- This role requires accurately measuring materials using a ruler and other measuring tools. Do you have experience using these tools?
A ruler test will be conducted during the interview.
Work Location: In person