Finishing Operator: Glue Systems & Packaging

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Chicago is seeking a Finishing Operator to adjust finishing equipment and oversee carton production on the gluer line. This role requires setting up glue systems, maintaining speed, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.

You will train feeder/catcher staff, perform routine maintenance on glue and finishing machinery, and record quality data in SAP. Prior finishing-operator experience and mechanical aptitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude required.
• Entry-level computer skills expected.
• Experience setting up glue systems and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with finishing equipment and related tooling.
• Ability to setup/run hot melt units and label machines.

Responsibilities

• Adjust glue machinery to fit carton styles being processed.
• Maintain optimum production speed and troubleshoot malfunctions quickly.
• Oversee crew on gluer machinery and train feeder/catcher staff.
• Cover feeder/catcher duties during breaks (~2 hours/day).
• Perform maintenance on gluer equipment and document activities.
• Maintain quality/production records (SAP) and track carton specs.
• Prepare and apply customer-specified labels; assist troubleshooting.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Glue systems setup

Troubleshooting

Team training

Tools

Leary glue system

Mactron glue system

Alpina glue system

Pafra glue system

Hot Melt units

Labelaire

Domino

Speed Queen

Windows machine

Domino Pick and Place

Job description

Graphic Packaging International in Chicago is seeking a Finishing Operator to adjust finishing equipment and oversee carton production on the gluer line. This role requires setting up glue systems, maintaining speed, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.

You will train feeder/catcher staff, perform routine maintenance on glue and finishing machinery, and record quality data in SAP. Prior finishing-operator experience and mechanical aptitude are preferred.