Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Job Requisition: Folder Operator / Bindery Operator
Company: Conquest Bindery
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Department: Bindery / Finishing
Reports To: Bindery Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Shift: Day Shift
Union Status: Non-Union
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Department: Bindery / Finishing
Reports To: Bindery Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Shift: Day Shift
Union Status: Non-Union
Job Summary
Conquest Bindery is seeking an experienced Folder Operator to operate folding and bindery equipment at our Brooklyn Park facility. This role is responsible for setting up, running, and monitoring folding operations to ensure jobs are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on bindery experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and takes ownership of job quality and throughput.
What You’ll Do
- Set up, operate, and monitor folding and bindery equipment including folding, gluing, tabbing, cutting, and related finishing processes
- Run equipment such as MBO, Stahl, Heidelberg, Polar, Sabre, or equivalent machines
- Read and interpret job tickets, folding diagrams, and production specifications
- Perform quality inspections throughout production to ensure accuracy, counts, and fold integrity
- Troubleshoot issues including jams, misfeeds, alignment problems, and material defects
- Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor mechanical adjustments
- Record production data including output, waste, and downtime
- Coordinate with bindery helpers and material handlers to maintain steady workflow
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
- Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or GED required
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1–3+ years of experience operating folding or bindery equipment preferred
- Ability to read and understand job tickets and folding schematics
- Knowledge of common fold types (parallel, accordion, gate, double parallel, etc.)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Willingness to work overtime as production demands require
Preferred Skills
- Experience with additional bindery equipment (cutters, stitchers, collators)
- Experience training or directing bindery helpers
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing or production efficiency practices
Physical & Work Environment
- Production floor environment with machinery noise
- Standing, lifting, bending, and repetitive motion throughout the shift
- Climate-controlled facility with occasional exposure to paper dust
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Wage Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, based on experience and skill level
- Entry / developing operator: $20.00 – $22.00/hr
- Experienced operator: $22.00 – $25.00/hr
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.
Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
ID Line was founded in 1971, not as the flourishing printer of name badges, magnets, signs and tags as it is today, but as an engraver of computer key caps. From this humble beginning over three decades ago, Chris Johnson, CEO created an environment of family friendly working conditions and exceptional service. Named Entrepreneur of the year in 1989, by Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Johnson grew the business, which now includes 3 generations of family, dedicated to providing the same standards of outstanding service.
In those days as a retail provider of engraved products, Johnson's company grew steadily to serve her local area. Eventually she saw the opportunity in the promotional products industry and decided to lend her talents to that industry. Sales took off and the retail portion of the business was eventually sold to a local distributor, who is still a customer today.
Today, utilizing the latest in technology for both customer service and manufacturing, ID Line has grown to nearly 50 employees and a delivery time unparalleled in the promotional products industry. Centrally located in Minnesota, ID Line provides a wide array of full color printed products solely through the Promotional Products Industry.
In those days as a retail provider of engraved products, Johnson's company grew steadily to serve her local area. Eventually she saw the opportunity in the promotional products industry and decided to lend her talents to that industry. Sales took off and the retail portion of the business was eventually sold to a local distributor, who is still a customer today.
Today, utilizing the latest in technology for both customer service and manufacturing, ID Line has grown to nearly 50 employees and a delivery time unparalleled in the promotional products industry. Centrally located in Minnesota, ID Line provides a wide array of full color printed products solely through the Promotional Products Industry.




