Folder/Gluer 2nd Shift

Smurfit Westrock Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extensive training programs

Career with global packaging company

Sustainability and safety culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Michigan is seeking a Folder/Gluer operator to set up and run the folding and gluing line for pharmaceutical cartons, sleeves, and folders. You will load stock, perform make-ready, monitor quality, and maintain equipment in accordance with SOPs.

The role requires safe operation, good attendance, ability to read instructions, and willingness to work overtime as needed. Training and a comprehensive benefits program are provided.

Qualifications

• Applicant should be able to read and interpret safety rules and operation manuals.
• Basic math skills for counting, measuring, and checks.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Locate and load proper stock for operation.
• Set up feeder, prefold, glue system, and stacker for production.
• Operate folder/gluer following customer specs and SOPs.
• Ensure quality and maintain machine and area per procedures.
• Support press operators at delivery and assist rewind area as needed.
• Operate folders in the insert area and perform other duties as assigned.
• Work safely and in accordance with company policies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Basic arithmetic

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Set up and maintain the folder/gluer to produce pharmaceutical cartons, sleeves, and folders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Locates and loads proper stock in preparation for operation.
• Prepares make-ready feeder, prefold, glue system, final fold, delivery, stacker, pack station, and inspection system.
• Operates folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures.
• Ensures total quality of the job while in operation.
• Maintains the machine and area in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in all basic folds: straight-line, lock-bottom, inner partition, and 5th panels.
• Assists press operators as needed at the delivery end of the press.
• Assists small machine operators in the rewind area.
• Operates folders in the insert area.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be capable of maintaining good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.