Carton Gluing Operator

Nosco; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Well-being programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Nosco is hiring a Carton Folder Gluer Operator for our Bridgeview, IL facility on the 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will operate our folding/gluing asset to produce folding cartons that meet customer specs, quality standards, and on-time delivery while maintaining safety and efficiency.

We are an employee-owned company offering comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, basic QA/documentation skills, and comfort with overtime and fast-paced work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of carton folder/gluer experience or equivalent technical skills.
• Basic quality systems and documentation experience.
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read a ruler to 1/64".
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong concentration and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a folder/gluer per SOPs, work instructions, and control riders.
• Monitor production efficiency and quality; complete documentation accurately.
• Troubleshoot machine problems, perform testing, and determine corrective actions.
• Assist in minimizing remakes by identifying issues and communicating with customer fulfillment technicians.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance per SOPs.
• Maintain high productivity with set-up times and run speeds as directed.

Skills

Carton folder/gluer experience

Quality systems

Ruler reading 1/64"

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Nosco is looking for Carton Folder Gluer Operators at our Bridgeview, IL facility on our 2 nd and 3 rd shifts.

As an employee owner in this position, you will operate our carton folding/gluing asset in order to perform the final step of folding carton production. The purpose of this position is to produce folding cartons in order to meet on time delivery, high quality expectations, and in accordance to all customer specifications in a safe and efficient manner.

In this role, you will…

• Set up and operate a folder/gluer per SOPs, work instructions, and control riders.
• Actively monitor production efficiency and quality while completing all documentation and reporting accurately.
• Troubleshoot machine problems as it pertains to equipment and set up. Perform testing as required and understand what corrective actions could be necessary to achieve passing results.
• Assists in minimizing the scope of remakes (identifying problems in a timely fashion through attributing and effectively communicating with customer fulfillment technicians).
• Perform clean-up/maintenance tasks in accordance with company SOP.
• Ability to perform and sustain a high rate of productivity. Meets expectations for set up time and run speeds as established by the department leads.

Success factors…

• Preferably +2 years of carton folder/gluer experience or other technical skills operating machinery.
• Experience with basic Quality systems and documentation.
• Flexibility to work any shift and Overtime. Work in a fast-paced environment with ability to deal with change.
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read a ruler to 1/64"
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
• Physical requirements: Twisting, turning, squeezing, grasping, reaching, reaching over equipment, kneeling, crawling, pulling, extended periods of standing, ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Long periods of concentration.
• Speaking, hearing and vision are also essentials to performing job functions.

What is in it for you…

We are 100% employee owned, which means you will have a stake in the action. We are enthusiastic about career development and will help you grow because we care about you. We reward and recognize those who contribute and make a mark in the company.

The typical pay range for this role is: $20.00-$32.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base offer will depend on a variety of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an employee-owned company. Nosco offers a full range of medical, dental and vision benefits including HSA/FSA/HCA. Eligible employees may enroll in Nosco’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. We provide a fully paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long-term disability benefits. Nosco also offers numerous well-being programs, paid parental leave, education assistance, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Nosco’s employee owners enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

About Nosco…

At Nosco, it is not just a job... it is a career. Need proof? Our average tenure is over 10 years!

With over 120 years in the industry, Nosco provides printed cartons, labels, inserts and flexible packaging to its 400+ customers in the healthcare, natural health, personal care and consumer goods markets. Nosco is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, Inc., and is 100% employee owned. This offers a unique opportunity for our workforce to share in the success of the company through beneficial ownership.

We encourage you to explore all that we have to offer including the open positions so you can start building your career here. Find an open position near you by going to Nosco.com/Careers!

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