Folder Gluer Operator

Australia-Employment; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

PTO accrual

Referral bonuses

401k with match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Folder Gluer Operator in Sanford, NC on 2nd shift to set up and run folding carton equipment, ensure quality, and meet production targets. The role is on-site with full-time permanence.

You will review tickets, adjust settings, monitor runs, perform quality checks, and maintain safety and housekeeping while collaborating with the quality, maintenance, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating folder gluer equipment strongly preferred.
• Folding carton, packaging, or printing experience is a major plus.
• Experience with Bobst, Heidelberg, or similar folder gluers is valuable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to make machine adjustments.
• Ability to read job specifications and follow detailed production instructions.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate folder gluer equipment to produce folding cartons and other packaging materials.
• Review job tickets, specifications, and production requirements before each run.
• Load materials and adjust machine settings for proper folding, gluing, alignment, and finishing.
• Monitor equipment throughout production runs and make adjustments as needed.
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and production issues.
• Minimize waste, downtime, and quality defects.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work closely with quality, maintenance, and production team members.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Reading specs

Tools

Bobst equipment

Heidelberg press

Job description

Folder Gluer Operator

$25 - $35 per hour | Sanford, NC | On-site | Permanent

Folder Gluer Operator Opportunity

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturer in the pharmaceutical packaging and printing industry that is looking to add an experienced Folder Gluer Operator to its Sanford, NC facility.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on folding carton, packaging, or printing experience who wants to join a stable operation with strong quality standards and long‑term growth opportunities

Why join us?

• $25 - $35 per hour based on experience
• 2nd Shift, Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability effective first of the month after the hire date
• PTO accrual begins upon hire
• Referral bonuses
• 401k with company match

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate folder gluer equipment to produce folding cartons and other packaging materials
• Review job tickets, specifications, and production requirements before each run
• Load materials and adjust machine settings for proper folding, gluing, alignment, and finishing
• Monitor equipment throughout production runs and make adjustments as needed
• Perform routine quality checks to ensure finished products meet specifications
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical and production issues
• Minimize waste, downtime, and quality defects
• Complete production documentation accurately
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Work closely with quality, maintenance, and production team members

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience operating folder gluer equipment strongly preferred
• Folding carton, commercial printing, packaging, or converting experience is a major plus
• Experience with equipment such as Bobst, Heidelberg, or similar folder gluers is valuable
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to make machine adjustments
• Ability to read job specifications and follow detailed production instructions
• Strong attention to quality and detail
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Reliable, safety-focused, and able to work effectively as part of a team

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