Folder Gluer Machine Operator

Coastal Elite Pro; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in North Carolina seeks a hands-on operator for paper-based folder gluer packaging equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will set up, run, and monitor machines to produce cartons per customer specifications, ensuring quality and efficiency.

The role requires careful changeovers, routine troubleshooting, and adherence to safety and 5S standards. You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and cross-functional teams while supporting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating packaging or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality and specification adherence.
• Ability to perform changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Commitment to safety and organized workplace practices (5S).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor folder gluer machines to produce quality cartons per customer specifications.
• Perform changeovers and machine adjustments.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting to resolve routine production issues.
• Complete in-process quality checks and maintain production targets.
• Follow strict safety procedures and 5S standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in a performance-driven, sustainability-focused setting.

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Changeovers

Troubleshooting

Safety 5S

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Role: Operate paper-based folder gluer packaging equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor folder gluer machines to produce quality cartons per customer specifications.
• Perform changeovers and machine adjustments.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting to resolve routine production issues.
• Complete in-process quality checks and maintain production targets.
• Follow strict safety procedures and 5S standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in a performance-driven, sustainability-focused setting.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Hands-on experience operating packaging or similar manufacturing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail for quality and specification adherence.
• Ability to perform changeovers, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Commitment to safety and organized workplace practices (5S).
• Effective teamwork and communication with cross-functional groups.