Boxformer Operator PA

MDVA•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Boxformer Operator operates boxmaking machines that form and seal empty boxes for transport to a caser. The role ensures boxes are correctly formed, sealed, and matched to the product packaged on each line. The operator works closely with supervisors, the Pure-Pack Operator, Line Operator, and Warehouse Receiver, and reports conditions that prevent boxes from being produced to established standards. The operator checks machine assembly, operation, and settings; supplies and stages flat stock; makes minor adjustments; sets machines for different box sizes; and operates more than one machine when needed. The role also monitors sealing and glue application, records downtime, supports line operation and changeovers, maintains the work area, and completes daily cleanup documentation. Employees are expected to follow company training and food-safety and quality procedures under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program. This is a union position with a wage progression: $25.06 per hour at hire (80% of the full rate), $28.20 per hour after six months (90%), and $31.33 per hour after one year of continuous service (100%). The schedule is Saturday through Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The employee must be able to work overtime, additional days, holidays, or different shifts for coverage as needed. The work may involve varying temperatures, contact with water or dairy liquids, wet or slippery conditions, and noise exposure of approximately 90 decibels. The role includes sitting, frequent standing and walking, using hands, reaching, bending, extending, lifting 50–60 pounds, and traveling up and down a 20-step flight of stairs approximately four to six times per hour.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma, GED, or international education equivalent.
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed.
Ability to proactively direct value-added work during slack conditions.
Ability to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50–60 pounds.
Ability to travel up and down a 20-step flight of stairs approximately four to six times per hour.

Responsibilities

Check the machine’s assembly, operation, and settings at the start of operation or shift.
Keep the machine supplied with flat stock and ensure stock is readily available for efficient operation.
Operate a walk-behind pallet jack to move flat stock from the staging area to the boxmaker area and keep the pallet jack charged as needed.
Make minor machine adjustments and set boxmakers for each required box size.
Operate more than one boxmaking machine and run machines at the manufacturer’s maximum recommended rate.
Record machine downtime and the reasons for downtime.
Ensure boxes seal properly and keep the glue operation controlled, including filling the glue pot with the correct glue and checking temperature and nozzle spray pattern.
Ensure the box formed on each line is correct for the product being packaged.
Immediately notify the shift supervisor when the filler is unable to operate, excluding product changeovers and other routine downtime.
Follow instructions from company-authorized trainers.
Assist the Line Operator during operation and changeovers, including filling the Half Gallon Caser with flat stock as needed.
Complete daily cleanup-card items and document them where necessary.
Maintain good housekeeping and orderliness, police the work area, and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.
Support the SQF Program by following food-safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, reporting concerns, completing required training, and contributing to continuous improvement.