Boxformer Operator PA

Maola Local Dairies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Maola Local Dairies is seeking a Boxmaker/Operator to form and seal boxes for downstream packaging. The role requires operating the boxmaking equipment, ensuring correct box size and sealing, and reporting any issues to supervision.

Overtime and varied shifts may be required to cover production needs. The position is union-based with a clear wage progression: 80% at hire, rising to 90% after six months and 100% after one year, with full rate reached at one year.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma with higher education or certification required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed.
• Must proactively direct value-added work under slack conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Boxmakers that form and seal empty boxes for transport to a caser.
• Communicate conditions to Production Supervisor that affect standards.
• Check machine setup and stock levels; adjust as needed.
• Operate pallet jack and move flat stock between areas.
• Ensure correct box formation and proper sealing; maintain glue operations.
• Assist line operator during operation and changeovers; travel stairs several times per hour.
• Maintain cleanliness and safe operation per SQF requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Work Schedule: Friday - Tuesday

Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM; with willingness to work overtime, different days/shifts for coverage, extra days, and holidays as needed.

Rate: $25.06/ hour (starting rate at 80% of the full rate)

Wage Progression:

80% at hire: $25.06/ hour

90% after 6 months: $28.20/ hour

100% after 1 year: $ 31.33 / hour

This position follows a union wage progression scale. Employees advance to the full rate after one year of continuous service.

Why you will love working at Maola Local Dairies®:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a Union comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY:

Operate Boxmakers that form and seals empty boxes that are then transported to a caser. Responsible for the correct forming and bottom sealing of cases. Ensure the correct boxes are formed on the correct line. Works closely with Supervisors, Pure-Pack Operator, Line Operator and the Warehouse Receiver. Communicates to the Production Supervisor any condition that prevents the manufacture of boxes to established standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Check the assembly, operation and setting of the machine of the start of operation or shift. Keeps the machine supplied with flat stock. Make minor adjustments as needed.
• Operates walk behind pallet jack to transport flat stock from staging area to the area adjacent to each boxmaker. Keeps the Pallet Jack charged as necessary.
• Ensures necessary flat stock is readily available to promote efficient operation.
• Will operate more than one machine.
• Adjust Boxmaker to the proper setting for each size box. Operates the boxmaker at the manufacturer’s maximum recommended rate for the machine. Keeps record of downtime and reasons for being down. Ensure boxes are sealing properly. Keeps glue operation in control. Fill glue pot as necessary with correct glue. Checks for proper temperature and glue nozzle spray pattern.
• Immediately notify the shift supervisor when your filler is unable to operate. This excludes product changeovers and other routine reasons for downtime.
• Ensures the box being formed on a particular line is correct for the product being packaged on that line. Responsible for following all instructions provided by any Company authorized trainer.
• Does other work as required such as policing work area and other task as directed by Supervision.
• Must maintain good housekeeping and orderliness in your work area.
• Assist the Line Operator during the operation and particularly during changeover. This requires traveling up and down a long (20 steps) flight of stairs approximately 4 to 6 times an hour.
• Fills the Half Gallon Caser with flat stock as necessary.
• Completes clean up card items daily and document where necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/ or management.
• All employees are expected to support the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program by following food safety and quality procedures, maintaining hygiene and cleanliness, and reporting any concerns. Team members must understand their role in the SQF System, complete required training, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement to ensure safe, high-quality products.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum high school diploma with higher education or certification required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime when needed.
• Must proactively direct value-added work under slack conditions.

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies®is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visitwww.maolamilk.com .

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