434/431 Assistant Operator (Gluer) 2nd/3rd Shift

Packaging Corporation; Landisville (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation in Landisville, PA seeks a crew member to support box production operations. You will assist with machine setup and help maximize throughput while ensuring quality and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring box quality, communicating issues, maintaining production data, and aiding with packing, stacking, and scheduling as needed. Candidates should be able to lift 45 lbs and work overtime in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with crew members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with machine set-up following proper setup techniques.
• Monitor box quality (loose liner, scoring, folding, print, glue) and report issues.
• Ensure finished boxes are stacked properly for unitizing/palletizing.
• Follow factory card instructions and operator directions.
• Help maximize equipment utilization by aiding the operator to run at capacity.
• Assist with training helpers on machine duties.
• Complete reports like Production Data, Machine Status, Safety, Lean and Quality Data.
• Submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in equipment maintenance.
• Comply with company policies and maintain good housekeeping.
• Adhere to the production schedule and help optimize it for cost/quality/service.
• Report scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Work with crew for maximum efficiency; switch duties as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned; attendance and timeliness are required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Following instructions

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Principle Accountabilities:

• Assist with machine set-up in accordance with proper setup techniques.
• Monitor box quality, including, but not limited to, loose liner, scoring, folding, print, proper placement/application of the glue, etc., and communicate quality related issues back to operator and helper(s).
• Ensure finished boxes are properly stacked for unitizing and/or palletizing.
• Able to understand and follow instructions on factory card, as well as instruction given by operator.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by effectively assisting the operator to run the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Assist with training helper(s) with job duties on the machine.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Lean Enterprise and Quality Data.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adheres to production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals.
• Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.
• Work with crew members for maximum efficiency of operation.
• Switch duties with other crew members, which may include operating, feeding, pulling, stacking, and packing, as required.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and work rules, including but not limited to safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.
• Experience in folding/gluing machine work.
• Prior experience working as a crewmember on a machine crew.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work within a team, effectively communicating with members, and work independently.
• Ability to follow instruction and execute written and verbal instructions.