Gluer Operator
About The Position
The Gluer Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating gluing machines to produce quality products and directing team members’ work to maximize productivity. The operator prepares jobs, performs make-readies and in-process adjustments, conducts first-article and ongoing quality checks, and operates glue machines, glue extrusion units, and case-packing equipment. The role includes monitoring carton quality, counts, waste, and case packing; completing job documentation and production counts; maintaining equipment and housekeeping; and ensuring team members complete assigned duties. The operator follows safety rules and the Shift Supervisor’s directions and provides daily feedback to supervision about shift activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Experience setting up and operating gluing machines and producing side-seam, auto-bottom, reverse-fold, and window cartons on various substrates and finishes, including foil, UV, and aqueous coatings.
- Experience setting up and operating glue extrusion units and case packers, and performing operator-level maintenance.
- Proficiency in math, writing, and computer skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully with coworkers, customers, vendors, and others; communicate constructively; listen to and consider suggestions; keep commitments; keep others informed about work progress and issues; and address problems constructively.
- Respect for the diversity of the workforce in actions, words, and deeds.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of experience as a Gluer/Finishing Operator in a manufacturing folding carton plant is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare jobs for gluing, including performing line clearance and locating and reviewing the job ticket.
- Complete make-readies and in-process adjustments on glue machines.
- Perform first-article inspections after job sign-off and continue quality checks throughout the production run.
- Operate gluing machines, glue extrusion units, and case-packing machines.
- Reduce carton waste and rework while producing quality cartons.
- Read and understand job tickets before make-ready or when taking over a running job.
- Feed, pack, or catch cartons as needed.
- Regularly check carton quality, batch counts, and case packs.
- Complete job orders and verify final production counts against the order.
- Ensure feeders, catchers, and packers effectively complete their assigned duties.
- Assist the case stacker with setting up and labeling cases.
- Perform operator-level machine repairs and maintenance when needed.
- Complete preventative maintenance and required documentation.
- Clean machines and sweep floors; maintain housekeeping standards.
- Perform carton rework or salvage when necessary.
- Weigh and document waste and cases on the job ticket when a run is complete.
- Make partial pallets when needed and perform line clearance.
- Meet targeted performance standards for make-ready, run, non-chargeable times, and waste.
- Provide daily feedback to supervision regarding shift activities.
- Follow safety rules and directions from the Shift Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
