Folder Gluer Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Folder Gluer Operator to lead a production crew on the folding/gluing line. This role requires ensuring safety, coordinating tasks, performing machine make-ready, and maintaining product quality.

You will monitor glue application, inspect finished packs, and operate the Leary system to detect glue issues. Daily reporting and adherence to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Oversee crew and ensure safe, efficient production.
• Set up and start up machines, adjust for each job.
• Inspect products for quality and conformity to specs.
• Monitor glue application, folds, cuts, and print quality.
• Operate Leary system for glue detection and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew rotations, breaks, and assignments.
• Perform make-ready and job setup on the folding/gluing line.
• Proofread job jackets and collect customer samples when required.
• Meet production targets for waste, output, and readiness.
• Complete daily production reports and program code printers.
• Identify and report non-conformities in products.

Skills

Crew management

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Gluing process

Leary system

Tools

Leary system

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Folder Gluer Operator

Safety

Ensure all safety procedures are followed at all times. Hold employees accountable for working within established rules and for proactively identifying and removing hazards. Immediately report all near misses, incidents, first aid cases, and unsafe working conditions to the Plant Manager and Safety Manager without exception. Administer and model safe work practices within the assigned area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations and plant safety standards. Maintain responsibility for the safety and well-being of self and assigned employees.

Production

Safety always takes priority over production. Maintain primary responsibility for all activities and personnel assigned to the machine. Manage crew assignments, including rotations and breaks. Work in conjunction with the Team Leader to oversee packers, trainees, feeders, and belt personnel. Perform machine make-ready and setup activities. Proofread job jackets to verify job-specific requirements and collect customer job samples when required. Achieve established production goals related to waste, output, and make-readies. Ensure all DMS checklists and documentation are completed accurately and on time. Inspect products for non-conforming conditions including glue issues, folds, scoring, cutting, and print quality. Set up proper delivery for each job and configure the Leary system for glue detection. Complete daily production reports and set up code printers. Troubleshoot gluers, Leary systems, and other applicable production equipment as needed. Maintain responsibility for product safety and quality, reporting any concerns to Senior Management or the Quality Manager.

Quality

Maintain high product quality standards at all times. Ensure adherence to established control plans. Perform Leary system challenges as required. Ensure proper procedures are followed for rejecting raw materials. Follow established procedures for evaluating, rejecting, or approving questionable product produced by the machine.

Maintenance

Assist with machine maintenance activities as needed.

Housekeeping

Assist with housekeeping of the machine and surrounding work area. Maintain cleanliness of equipment within the assigned area of responsibility.

Machinery

Perform and ensure all preventative maintenance is completed according to scheduled Zone PM requirements.

Performance Excellence

Actively participate in applicable performance excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Responsibility

Serve as backup to the Team Leader as required.

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

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.