1st Shift Folder/Gluer Operator (Mon.-Thurs.) 6am-4:30pm

Trinidad Benham Corporation; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Folder/Gluer Operator in a thriving employee-owned company, where your skills in operating gluers and ensuring product quality will shine. This role offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and maintain high standards of production efficiency. You will be part of a supportive workplace that values advancement opportunities and employee ownership. With a focus on quality and teamwork, your contributions will directly impact the success of the packaging operations. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the line to meet quality specifications.
• Troubleshoot common machine/quality problems effectively.
• Perform quality checks and maintain cleanliness to GMP standards.

Skills

Gluers operation

Forklift operation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

1st Shift Folder/Gluer Operator (Mon.-Thurs.) 6am-4:30pm

Application Deadline: 31 January 2025

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: LaGrange, GA (LG3)

Description

Set up and operate the line in order to produce product that meets quality specifications, maintain the machine systems, make necessary adjustments and troubleshoot common machine/quality problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot common machine/quality problems and make necessary mechanical adjustments to correct problems.
• Operate equipment at optimum efficiency.
• Ensure proper inner cartons are being used for product being run.
• Check glue pattern on inner carton for proper amount and location.
• Perform brand and size changes in an efficient manner.
• Inspect inner cartons coming down compression line for quality product.
• Load inner cartons.
• Monitor carton quality to ensure trays are packed square and stacked neatly on pallet.
• Perform quality checks at least once per hour and complete quality check sheets.
• Clean any jams.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of line to GMP standards by removing cartons and other trash, removing dust and debris, etc.
• Complete production report, make pallet labels, transfer tickets and complete WIP load tickets.
• Keep adequate supply of lids, trays and pallets on hand and/or at the line.
• Keep line set-up with necessary materials to maintain production requirements.
• Troubleshoot minor quality and machine problems. Communicate more complex problems to maintenance.
• Understand and follow production schedule.
• Identify substandard product or raw materials.
• Transport finished goods to the proper staging location.
• Any other duties as requested or required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Able to and willingly operates all gluers at established average efficiency level of 90% or better.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs
• Ability to stand ten hours (twelve during busy season)
• High school diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate forklift

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)