Folder Gluer Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance May Be Available

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in North Carolina invites applications for a Gluer Operator to prepare and run glue machines, ensuring efficient production and high-quality cartons. You will set up the gluer, monitor glue application, and verify consistency across jobs on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of gluer experience or formal training, strong measurement and math skills, and a careful attention to detail while adhering to safety guidelines. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of experience operating a gluer or completed a formal training program.
• Ability to read and follow job orders and specifications.
• Ability to use measurement tools and gauges accurately.
• Color vision test clearance is required.
• Strict adherence to PPE and safety procedures on the production floor.
• Strong problem-solving and effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up the finishing gluer according to carton size and style.
• Monitor glue application and folding to ensure high-quality output.
• Perform line clearance and check for non-conforming materials.
• Set and adjust gluer settings to meet specifications; manage quantity per case.
• Ensure PPE compliance, safety rules, and SQF guidelines are followed.
• Assist in the repair and preventive maintenance of gluers.

Skills

Gluer operation

Machine setup

Quality awareness

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Reading job orders

Measurement skills

Color vision

Tools

Finishing machine (gluer)

Job description

h3>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.

• Relocation Assistance May Be Available***

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.

• Relocation Assistance May Be Available***

The Gluer Operator makes ready gluer based on carton size and style and completes production run for maximum quality and efficiency. The Gluer Operator is accountable for all aspects of gluer performance; will lead, give directions, monitor work of their machine crew and compliance with PPE and safety guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates competency in all basic and advanced folds, straight line, auto bottom, internals, and inner partitions.
• Reviews job order to determine specifications and/or special instructions for job and examines approved sample to determine gluing areas, folding areas and pre-breaks required to produce carton.
• Performs line clearance according to established QOP.
• Reviews job order to determine specifications and/or special instructions for job and examines approved sample to determine gluing areas, folding areas and pre-breaks required to produce carton.
• Sets and makes adjustments to gluer to achieve specifications.
• Makes determination as to the number of cartons to pack in case to provide consistent case counts.
• Examines glue pot and if necessary, clean, check level of glue in glue pot on all gluers and in drum for extrusion.
• Sets barcode scanner; challenges barcode scanner to ensure proper function and Vision system when applicable.
• Sets glue scanner; challenges glue scanner to ensure proper function.
• Throughout production run, perform checks to ensure cartons are folding properly and glue application is consistent and accurate. Monitors identification bars on multiple order jobs to prevent mixed items.
• Ensures any non-conforming materials are identified.
• Sets up and runs tag machines for jobs that require tags or labels.
• Assists in the repair and preventative maintenance of gluers.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.
• This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good basic computer skills in order to utilize our operating systems.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good communicator and able to monitor finishing team members to enable them to perform assigned responsibilities accurately.
• Must have working knowledge of finishing machine (gluer) and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Good attendance record.
• Must pass color vision test.
• Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurement systems and ability to utilize various measuring devices, e.g., calipers, micrometers, etc.
• 3-years' experience operating a gluer or successfully completing a formalized on the job training program or equivalent combination.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Employee is required to: stand, talk, see, hear, and be mobile. 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.