FINISHING MACH OP
About The Position
Sonderen Packaging is a third-generation, family-owned, complete folding carton manufacturer which means we employ quality, precision, consistency, and total product satisfaction from the design of the carton to pre-press to the finished carton. Using custom inks, hard surface coatings, and die-cut options, packages are both vibrant and highly durable. Why work for us? Join an exciting team who takes pride in what they do and in seeing our quality products on the store shelf. A team who loves to laugh, joke, and celebrate success with each other and our families. We give back to our community, work hard and play hard and that it what it’s all about. Are you a reliable & detail-oriented employee, who likes a good challenge and has a positive attitude? Shifts: Mon-Fri 6am - 2pm (Days)' Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm (Swing), Sun-Thurs 10pm-6am (Grave) Wage: Day - $18.75/hr., Swing - $19.75/hr., Grave - $20.25/hr. (Shift Differential Included, Sign-on Bonus Eligible, paid lunches and more!) We are looking for a Unicorn, aka an experienced glue machine operator. Have you operated International, Heidelberg, or Heiber-Schroder machines? How about a Leary and HHS glue system? We are searching for our next rock star to operate a glue machine and equipment within the established guidelines, efficiencies, and run speeds while producing a quality product. This department is critical to the success of Sonderen Packaging because it is the last checkpoint to ensure quality standards are met before the product is shipped to the customer.
Requirements
- Familiarity with Straight-line, Auto-bottom, 4 and 6/corner and internals.
- Experience with International, Heidelberg, Heiber-Schroder, and Leary and HHS glue systems.
- Broad training in a related professional field usually acquired through HS diploma or Equivalent education or an equivalent combination knowledge, skills, education or work-related experience.
- Six months relevant experience preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- The operator is expected to efficiently set up and run straight-line, auto-bottom, 4 and 6 corner biers, and cartons with internal dividers while maintaining a high level of quality.
- The glue machine operator leads a team of 2-3 people comprised of a feeder/assistant and packer inspectors.
- The operator is tasked with inspiring the team to meet production goals and quality parameters.
- Read, understand, and verify questions on job ticket are accurate and review product with labels and job ticket.
- Review printing quality and keep the machine and equipment running in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ensure efficiencies, run speeds, and down time are within specified limits.
- Set up and run jobs in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Benefits
- Competitive wages (positions with step progressions, you earn as you learn) varying on position, shift, and experience.
- Signing Bonus - $500 if eligible
- Quarterly Metric Bonus potential
- 401(k) + company match up to 4%, eligible after 6 months (auto vested)
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance (supplemental life insurance option)
- Health Insurance (2 plans to choose from) for employees AND family (company pays portion of both plans)
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Vacation, Sick, and 7 Holidays
- Referral Bonus – Up to $500 if eligible
- Full-time varying 8 -hour shifts (Day/Swing/Grave), open 5 days a week, with OT availability
- Career Growth, in house training, and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
