Folder Gluer Operator

OhioMeansJobs Highland County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Packaging in Washington Court House is seeking a Folder Gluer Operator to lead safety, quality and productivity during the production of paperboard packaging. You will supervise a team and ensure adherence to procedures and customer specifications.

The role requires reading production orders, setting up and operating the folder/gluer, and participating in training and continuous improvement initiatives. Full-time position based in Ohio with potential for growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least 2 years of Folder/Gluer experience on Bobst or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain personal hygiene and wear designated uniform.
• Operate folder/gluer to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.
• Read production orders and produce products to specifications.
• Set up and calibrate barcode scanners, glue detectors and jam sensors.
• Train assistants and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Record production and quality data and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety

Quality standards

Production workflow

English comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bobst Folder/Gluer

Job description

Summary

As a Folder Gluer Operator, you will lead your respective team in safety, quality and productivity during the production of paperboard packaging.

Job Details

Folder Gluer Operator

Full-time

Wingate Packaging

Washington Court House

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required; refer to job-specific work instructions.
• Perform all work in a safe manner. Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English.
• Operate assigned equipment to best of ability, ensuring safety, quality of goods and productivity for yourself and any assigned Assistant Operators or Packers.
• Read production order forms and produce products according to company and customer specifications
• Sets up bar code scanners, glue detectors, jam sensors kick and ejection systems.
• Locates correct job and loads in folder/gluer to produce finished product.
• Prepares make-ready feeder, pre-fold, glue system, final fold, delivery, stacker, bar code reader, pack station and inspection system.
• Demonstrates competency in all basic folds: straight-line, lock-bottom, inner partition, 5th panels and 4 and 6 corner trays.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of the Valco or W.H. Leary inspection system.
• Operates folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures.
• Use quality instruments to measure quality with industry-specific equipment
• Read tape measure in metric and standard measurement systems
• Continuously perform visual inspections to ensure product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Count items accurately to maintain accurate inventory of materials produced, supplies used and available inventory
• Perform minor maintenance such as oiling/lubricating machine parts
• Attend required training and/or meetings: safety, quality and productivity
• Train assistant operators and others, as required, to achieve company objectives
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects
• Communicate with other plant personnel to solve production problems, as a team
• Operate powered industrial equipment such as sit-down forklifts, clamp trucks and walk-behind pallet jacks
• Record safety, quality, production and maintenance data on various paperwork and computers as required
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the entire facility
• Assist in packing product, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education | High School Degree or GED
• Experience | At least 2 years of experience on Bobst or equivalent Folder/Gluer experience preferred