Folder Operator
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Strong manual dexterity and the ability to handle materials consistently are required.
- Visual skills and attention to color accuracy are required.
- Knowledge of paper handling, folding processes, and the printing industry is required.
- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure is required.
- Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods is required.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials are required.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and safely move materials weighing 500–750 pounds is required.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry 25–50 pounds and more is required.
- Set up and operate folder machines to produce printed materials to exact specifications.
- Adjust side guides, blades, rollers, tension screws, and creasing blades as required for each job.
- Operate the machine to fold, slit, and score printed sheets.
- Monitor equipment during operation to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Troubleshoot minor issues and perform routine maintenance as needed.
- Handle materials safely and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Stack and pack bound and finished products on pallets.
- Three to four years of hands-on folder operation experience is preferred.
About the company
Allied Printing Services provides full-service commercial print and print-media solutions for brands nationwide across healthcare, retail, education, pharmaceutical, travel, financial, and agency-direct markets. It keeps all production in-house, handling sheetfed and web printing, digital printing, bindery and kitting, large-format printing, structural design and packaging, mailing and logistics, and related project management and data services, with online portals and print-on-demand options. With 77 years of experience and ongoing investments in people, facilities, and technology, it offers end-to-end workflow and fast turnarounds in a single-source supply chain. Its goal is to help customers execute demanding print and marketing programs with reliable quality and quick delivery.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Manchester, Connecticut
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- February 2026 announced a 70,000-square-foot Manchester expansion for growing large-format demand.
- 2026 sustainability sheet highlights 1.4-megawatt solar, 0.7-megawatt fuel cell, and 100% consumables recycling.
- XL Color integration expands retail point-of-purchase, trade-show, and event-production revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Spring 2026 expansion raises fixed costs before new equipment fills the building.
- Commercial printing and direct mail face secular volume declines; underutilization destroys margins by 2027.
- A major customer shift to digital fulfillment would strand Allied's specialized presses and campus investments.
What makes Allied Printing Services unique
- 75% on-site renewable electricity and EPA Green Power Partnership status cut customer emissions.
- XL Color adds wide-format signage, banners, and wraps to Allied's core direct-mail business.
- Manchester campus expansion and automation plans deepen scale inside one Connecticut manufacturing hub.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Referral Bonus