Finishing - Feeder/Packer/Case Sealer

PaperWorks US; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PaperWorks US in Hastings, NE, seeks a production associate to complete the carton production process on a 6 AM–6 PM continental shift. You will operate folding and gluing machinery, inspect cartons for color and quality, and prepare finished cartons for delivery.

Maintain a clean, safe workspace, keep accurate records, and help with jams or malfunctions as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required; ability to lift up to 75 pounds is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate folding and gluing machinery.
• Assist in detecting machine jams or malfunctions.
• Visually inspect cartons to detect color, quality or gluing deficiencies.
• Pack and prepare cartons for delivery.
• Keep work area neat, clean and safe.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company. As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work, we continue to invest heavily in ourpeople, our companycultureand instate-of-the-art technologyto be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation. PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

The ideal candidate will complete the production process of the carton by performing the following duties:

• Remove bad cutting and stripping before placing cartons into the machine feed.
• Visually inspect cartons as loading feeder to detect color or quality deficiencies.
• Conclude the production process, preparing load to be delivered to or picked up by customers.

The selected candidate will work a continental shift from 6 AM - 6 PM

Responsibilities

Feeder functions and responsibilities:

• Operate the folding and gluing machinery.
• Assist the operator in detecting machine jams or malfunctions.
• Visually inspects cartons as packing into master cases to detect color, quality, or gluing deficiencies.
• Stack cartons into the machine feeder to keep feeder full and machine running.

Packer functions and responsibilities:

• Pack the required number of finished cartons into master cases by packing handfuls of glued cartons in master packing cases.
• Place the master cases onto the conveyor belt to be sent on to the case sealer.
• Maintain the physical structure of the establishment by keeping the work area neat, clean, and safe.
• Must be capable of keeping accurate records, including the completion of all required forms; and the accurate use of different measuring devices including tape measures, and all other applicable gauges for your responsibilities.

Case Sealer functions and responsibilities:

• Seals master cases shut.
• Sorts master cases to stack them neatly on the appropriate pallet.
• Distributes master packing cases across the conveyor belt to the feeder packers on each machine running.
• Replaces tape on Tape machine.
• Bands full skid-loads when necessary.
• Assists with packing and gluing when time permits.
• Must be capable of keeping accurate records, including the completion of all required forms, and the accurate use of different measuring devices, and all other applicable gauges for your responsibilities.
• Must follow all applicable procedures and make recommendations for system improvements as identified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.