Folder Gluer Machine Operator - Plant 7

Belmark•De Pere, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for setting up and operating a folder gluer machine that converts printed tag stock into products used as packaging components or cartons. The process includes dispensing tag stock onto a conveyor, applying adhesive, folding the stock along crease lines, allowing the adhesive to dry during final conveying, and inspecting and packaging the finished product. The position requires attention to job instructions, product quality, machine troubleshooting, cleanup, and communication with relevant departments. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor. Schedules are available on first shift, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM Monday through Friday, or second shift, 2:00 PM–12:00 AM Monday through Thursday. Pay is $21.20 per hour or more.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude.
Good problem-solving ability.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow simple written and oral instructions.
Fluent knowledge of and ability to speak English.
Regular attendance; attendance is an essential function of the position.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Ability to give, receive, and analyze information.
Education equivalent to two years of high school.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.
Visual abilities including near and distance vision, color identification, peripheral vision, judging distance and spatial relationships, and focusing clearly on objects.
Ability to stand and walk for 90% of work time and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for 10% of work time.
Ability to use hands for 100% of work time, reach above the shoulders for 30% of work time, and use feet to operate machines for 30% of work time.
Ability to lift corrugated boxes weighing up to 50 pounds at a rate of 60 boxes per hour.
Ability to grasp a 10-inch stack of blank cartons with both hands and transfer it from a conveyor table to a corrugated box at a rate of 20,000 cartons per hour.
Ability to grasp a 4-inch stack of blank cartons with both hands and transfer it from a pallet to a machine feed gate at a rate of 20,000 cartons per hour.
Ability to use screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, and pliers.
May be asked to lift up to 100 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Read and comprehend job order instructions.
Locate, inspect, and stage tag stock.
Set up and adjust the infeed system, conveying belt, conveying rollers, guide bars, glue applicator system, and exit belt system.
Troubleshoot problem areas.
Inspect product quality.
Package finished products into boxes.
Clean the machine and work area.
Communicate job status with the appropriate departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.