Finishing Gluer Operator - 2nd shift

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of paper-based packaging as a Finishing Gluer Operator. This role is vital in transforming flat cartons into finished products that meet high-quality standards. You will operate machinery, perform quality checks, and collaborate with a diverse team to ensure seamless production processes. The company is committed to sustainability and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy hands-on work, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred with excellent attendance and ability to work independently.
• Ability to read safety rules and interpret maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine to form and glue cartons, ensuring production meets schedule.
• Inspects cartons for quality and makes mechanical adjustments as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Title: Finishing Gluer Operator - 2nd shift

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY: Operates machine that forms and glues flat cartons into finished cartons. They understand and align business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Verifies that correct job is running based on production schedule
2. Adjusts forming bars to accommodate size of box to be shaped (perform make-ready)
3. Fills glue pots with adhesive and positions rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard
4. Inspects cartons for flaws
5. Make mechanical adjustments on machines
6. Moves around Finishing Helpers to keep all glue lines adequately staffed
7. Verify based on production needs that Finishing area is properly stocked with supplies and coordinates with Purchasing to bring supplies in
8. Trains Finishing Helpers and Finishing Operator Assistants
9. Place requests for repairs in Maintenance Connection
10. Complete Daily Management boards as required including root cause and corrective action plans
11. Able to perform all duties of a Finishing Helper, when glue line is short-handed, such as:
1. Feeds cartons into machine bed
2. Continually keeps machine feed filled with paper cartons while machine is running
3. Communicates with operators/fork lift drivers to ensure there is an ample supply of die cut cartons available to be fed into gluer
4. Picks up cartons from conveyor and stacks it into cases
5. Check cartons for quality and excessive glue
6. Able to clear the line when machine gets jammed with the Carton Pack
7. Verify pallet labels for accuracy
12. Other duties as assigned.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

SKILLS:

• LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• MECHANICAL

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• High School Diploma, GED
• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
• Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards
• Familiar with Food defense compliance standards

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Schedules are up to 12-hour shifts Monday – Friday. 3rd shift schedule is Sunday – Thursday.
  • Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
  • Awkward and/or repetitive movements
  • Ability to bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push/pull, twist and perform robotic motions continuously
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. continuously and up to 74 lbs. frequently
  • Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
  • Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
  • Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
  • Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
  • Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
  • Work in areas of fluctuating temperature
  • PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Various Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.