Folder/Gluer Operator

Quad/Graphics • Spartanburg, SC

75d • $19 - $25

About The Position

As a global marketing experience company, Quad's goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We've built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we're all driven to perform at our best- for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we're a company that believes we can always create a better way. Ready to supercharge your career and make a lasting impact? At Quad, we're excited to welcome ambitious individuals who are driven to excel. Are you mechanically inclined or maintenance-savvy? Ready to take on a new challenge? Look no further! We're looking for motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as a Bobst Folder/Gluer Operator, in Spartanburg, SC. The wage range for this position is between $19 - $25 /hr. Depending on your folder/gluer experience. Your adventure to success begins now - grab this opportunity! Our 82,000 sq. ft. facility in Spartanburg, SC, is a state-of-the-art packaging plant that serves a diverse range of clients, including medical, pharmaceutical, and well-known liquor and tobacco brands. We offer Sheetfed offset, and narrow-web flexo, along with die cutting and custom folding/gluing, all supported by advanced inline quality control systems. The facility is well-lit with both natural and artificial lighting, climate-controlled, and impeccably clean. We take great pride in fostering a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere where everyone collaborates to achieve our goals!

Requirements

• Previous Bobst folder/gluer experience in the printing/packaging fields is highly desired, but we will consider all operators with folder/gluer experience.
• The ideal candidate will support operational productivity and Company profitability by assisting with the operation of printing press machinery to accurately and efficiently produce products to customer specifications and Company quality standards.
• Able to perform work-related functions requiring the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Interpret instructions, job orders, production sheets, and work-related documents.
• Must have strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Able to communicate problems and malfunctions to co-workers and lead/management.
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, with overtime and holidays as required (OT paid over 40 hours per week).
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally, stand long hours (8-hour shift), use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for Operation - Check order documentation, verify accuracy, and communicate order information and additional instructions to support staff to prepare for order production.
• Establish the most efficient manner to run the product through the assigned machine to produce the expected quality and quantity.
• Make ready for production by setting up the machine components to create products in line with customer specifications.
• Operate Gluer Machine - Operate assigned equipment following Company policies and procedures.
• Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Perform routine adjustments as needed.
• Direct support staff as needed to complete orders.
• Perform Maintenance - Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
• Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and perform quality checks of the product throughout to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Annual discretionary match to 401(k) based on company performance
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Childbirth short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption & surrogacy benefits
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Printing and Related Support Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees