Folder gluer operator

Packrite, LLC; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Packrite, LLC in High Point, NC is seeking a Folder Gluer Operator to set up, operate, and monitor folding/gluing processes for corrugated and paperboard packaging.

The role includes preparing materials, adjusting machines, performing quality inspections, and documenting production data. Collaboration with press, packing, and maintenance teams is essential to meet schedules and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating folder gluer or similar packaging machinery, including setup, changeovers, and basic mechanical adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality inspection skills, and ability to read job tickets, specifications, and basic production documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety practices, lockout/tagout awareness, and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including use of gauges, rulers, and other tools to verify dimensions and alignment.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift moderate weights for extended periods and work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions and coordinate with press, packing, and maintenance personnel.
• Prior experience in corrugated, paperboard, or packaging manufacturing is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is beneficial; vocational or technical training in industrial or mechanical fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor folder gluer equipment to produce corrugated and paperboard packaging.
• Prepare materials, make machine adjustments, and perform quality inspections to meet specifications and production standards.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and ensure proper glue application and accurate folding and packing.
• Document production data and communicate equipment or quality concerns to supervision.
• Collaborate with production team to meet schedule and efficiency goals; follow safety procedures.
• Support routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment and participate in continuous improvement on the floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Reading specs & tickets

Math & measurement

Teamwork & communication

Safety procedures

Packaging manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training in industrial/mechanical fields

Job description

Company Description

Packrite, LLC is a woman-owned packaging manufacturer specializing in high-graphic corrugated and paperboard packaging solutions, including microflute and folding carton applications. The company is a leading provider of single-face lamination services in the Southeast, serving retail, club, and e-commerce packaging programs with strong graphic presentation and reliable performance. Packrite is WBENC certified and operates under ISO quality standards, with SQF-certified processes that support food and consumer packaging applications for brand owners and packaging partners. The company continues to invest in advanced technologies, including a new 8-color Koenig and Bauer offset press with 7-color extended gamut capability for consistent color and efficient production. Headquartered in High Point, North Carolina, Packrite is built on flexibility, scalability, and dependable customer service.

Role Description

The Folder Gluer Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring folder gluer equipment to produce high-quality corrugated and paperboard packaging. This full-time, on-site role in High Point, NC includes preparing materials, making machine adjustments, and performing quality inspections to ensure cartons meet specifications and production standards. Daily tasks involve troubleshooting minor mechanical issues, maintaining proper glue application, verifying accurate folding and packing, and documenting production data. The operator collaborates with production team members to meet schedule and efficiency goals, follows safety procedures, and assists with routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment. The role also requires communicating any equipment or quality concerns to supervision and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Experience operating folder gluer or similar converting/packaging machinery, including setup, changeovers, and basic mechanical adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality inspection skills, and ability to read job tickets, specifications, and basic production documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety practices, lockout/tagout awareness, and commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including use of gauges, rulers, and other tools to verify dimensions and alignment.
• Ability to stand, bend, and lift moderate weights for extended periods and work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions and coordinate with press, packing, and maintenance personnel.
• Prior experience in corrugated, paperboard, or packaging manufacturing is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is beneficial; vocational or technical training in industrial or mechanical fields is a plus.