Folder Gluer Operator
Randstad USA
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Job summary
Randstad USA in Bolingbrook, IL seeks an experienced Folder Gluer Operator to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain folding carton production lines. The role focuses on high-speed gluing equipment, leading crews and ensuring quality and food-safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Folder Gluer experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and proven ability to read production schedules and tickets.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5 years of experience operating Folder Gluer machines.
- Experience in folding carton/packaging manufacturing.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving.
- Experience performing machine make-readies and setup of glue systems.
- Ability to read production schedules and job tickets.
- Ability to lead and work with production crews.
- Strong English communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate folder gluer equipment for production jobs.
- Perform complete machine make-readies including feeder, pre-fold, folding, delivery, glue setup and verification.
- Read schedules, tickets, work orders and customer specs.
- Verify glue patterns, folding specs and labeling requirements; ensure quality.
- Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot jams or glue issues.
- Lead and support gluing crew; maintain SQF food safety standards.
- Complete production reports (quantities, waste, downtime, start/stop).
- Participate in shift handoffs and communicate status to next crew.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
(Set up, operate, and troubleshoot folder gluer equipment used to produce high-quality folding cartons while maintaining production, quality, and food safety standards.)
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
- Overtime available based on production needs
- 3rd shift or 2nd shift
Pay: $25.00–$30.00/hr (Based on Experience)
Industry: Folding Carton & Paper Packaging Manufacturing
Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Folder Gluer Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Bolingbrook, IL. This position is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining folder gluer equipment used to convert printed sheets into finished folding cartons. The ideal candidate has experience with high-speed gluing equipment, performs complete machine setups, leads production crews, maintains quality standards, and helps maximize machine uptime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years operating Folder Gluer machines
- Experience in folding carton, printing, packaging, or converting manufacturing
- strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience performing machine setups and make-readies
- Ability to troubleshoot production and mechanical issues
- Ability to read production schedules and job tickets
- strong communication skills in English
- Ability to lead and work effectively with production crews
- Bobst, Signature, Vega, or similar folder gluer experience
- Prior Lead Operator or Crew Leader experience
- Knowledge of SQF, GMP, HACCP, and food packaging requirements
- Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
- Stand and walk throughout 12-hour shifts
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and handling materials
- Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Steel toe shoes required
- Hearing protection required in designated areas
- Follow all PPE, Lockout/Tagout, SQF, GMP, food safety, and housekeeping requirements
- Direct Hire Opportunity
- $25.00–$30.00/hr
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Leave
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Long-term career growth with a leading folding carton manufacturer
salary: $5,200 - $62,400 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 11 PM - 8 AM
education: High School
Bobst Folder Gluer Operator |Folding Carton & Packaging Production
- Set up and operate folder gluer equipment for production jobs
- Perform complete machine make-readies including:
- Feeder setup
- Pre-fold section adjustments
- Folding section adjustments
- Delivery section setup
- Glue system setup and verification
- Belt speed, guide, backstop, and compression adjustments
- Read production schedules, job tickets, work orders, and customer specifications
- Verify glue patterns, adhesion, folding specifications, scoring, packing, and labeling requirements
- Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot jams, glue issues, misfeeds, and mechanical problems
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and basic equipment adjustments
- Complete production reports including:
- Production quantities
- Waste
- Downtime
- Job start/stop times
- Quality inspections
- Lead and support gluing crew members during daily production
- Maintain quality, efficiency, cleanliness, and SQF food safety standards
- Report equipment issues, unsafe conditions, and production concerns promptly
- Participate in shift handoffs and communicate production status to the next crew
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 8 hours at one time
- Trimming
- Bobst Domino 90 / 110 / 136 /
- Bobst Media
- Bobst Alpina
- Bobst Masterfold
- Bobst Visionfold
- Jagenberg Diana
- International Royal
- Folder Gluer Operator
- Years of experience: 5 years
- Experience level: Experienced
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
- Experienced
- 5 years
- High School (required)
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