How to hire a bindery folder operator

How to hire a bindery folder operator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bindery folder operator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bindery folder operator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bindery folder operator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a bindery folder operator, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A bindery folder operator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bindery folder operators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of bindery folder operator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Bindery Folder Operator	Description	Hourly rate
   Bindery Folder Operator		$12-18
   Operator	Operators are skilled workers who are in charge of working on an industrial machine or a specific aspect of the manufacturing business. They are trained to operate machines, learning how to use them... Show more	$12-25
   Bindery Operator	In the publishing industry, a bindery operator is primarily in charge of operating the machine that binds the pages of magazines, books, and other products. They are also responsible for following guidelines and schedules, maintaining records, conducting regular maintenance checks on machines, and performing basic repairs and adjustments when necessary... Show more	$14-21

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Machine Operation
   • Hand Tools
   • MBO
   • Pile
   • Customer Specifications
   • Machine Setups
   • RAN
   • Stitching
   • Baum

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage mail heads, stackers and print pockets and train crew members on same.
   • operate computerize cutter, encoding and collating machines, prepare materials for shipping
   • Install and adjust bindery machine devices, including rounding forms, clamps, guides, rollers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bindery folder operator job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A bindery folder operator salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, bindery folder operators' average salary in louisiana is 32% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bindery folder operators earn 29% less than senior-level bindery folder operators.
   • Certifications. A bindery folder operator with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a bindery folder operator's salary.

   Average bindery folder operator salary

   $15.63hourly

   $32,513 yearly

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   Entry-level bindery folder operator salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a bindery folder operator job description

   A good bindery folder operator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a bindery folder operator job description:

   Bindery folder operator job description example

   Folder Gluer Operator
   
   This Position Offers a $2,000 Sign-on Bonus
   
   Starting Hourly Pay Range $26.00 an Hour!!!
   
   St Charles, IL - RRD Marketing Solutions
   
   Your Career Awaits You at RRD St Charles, IL!
   
   Join a Growing Team!
   
   RRD's Packaging and Retail solution's is a 525,000 sq. ft facility offering sheet-fed print capabilities, specializing in the print, packaging, fulfillment and distribution of In-Store Marketing solutions and Folding carton production. Our Plant offers a full range of digital print-on-demand (wide- and grand-format, color and black & white with variable data capabilities), just-in-time offset print, pre-produced inventory management, warehousing and distribution services. Our Print Fulfillment & Distribution Services are part of our complete and fully integrated total print management program and supply chain solution.
   
   RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer
   
   Perks for joining the RRD team!!
   
   We have a comprehensive, full-time benefits package that includes: medical/dental/vision and life insurance, short/long-term disability,401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and more. We believe in promoting from within, so there is definitely opportunity for growth at RRD. Grow to where you want to be.
   
   Job Description:
   
   + Skilled Folder Gluer Operator
   
   + Set up, adjust and operate Folder Gluers producing Folding Cartons
   
   + Inspect equipment for safety issues.
   
   + Make needed adjustments to coordinate the multiple workstations on a single machine.
   
   + Direct crew through all aspects of production.
   
   + Monitor quality, output and productivity.
   
   Required Skills
   
   Preferred Skills:
   
   + Preferably with equipment like Bobst or Bobst Vision, but not strictly required.
   
   + Basic knowledge of working with Bindery equipment such as Folder Gluers is highly required
   
   Required Experience
   
   + Skilled Folder Gluer Operator with 2 - 5 years experience
   
   + Thorough knowledge of the set up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of Folder Gluers to perform the full range of standard and specialized in producing folding cartons.
   
   + Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used.
   
   + Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
   
   + Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
   
   + Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.

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5. Post your job

   To find bindery folder operators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any bindery folder operators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level bindery folder operators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bindery folder operator job on Zippia to find and recruit bindery folder operator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with bindery folder operator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bindery folder operator

   Once you've found the bindery folder operator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new bindery folder operator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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