Folder Gluer Machine Operator - Plant 7

Belmark Inc; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 24,776 - 35,287; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation

On-site Health Clinic

On-site Fitness Center

Job summary

A leading packaging company in De Pere is looking for a Folder Gluer Operator to join their team. The role involves setting up and operating a folder gluer machine to convert printed material into packaging products, requiring strong mechanical skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions. The position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $21.80 and benefits such as health insurance and a retirement plan. Applicants must have a high school education and a strong mechanical aptitude to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude is necessary.
• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Knowledge of English language fluency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate the folder gluer machine.
• Inspect tag stock and package finished products.
• Troubleshoot machine issues as they arise.
• Communicate job status accurately with departments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Joining the Belmark Team: Being Part of the Mission

While picking up items at the grocery store, have you ever wondered how they were packaged? Who produced the labels, cartons and flexible film that helps consumers with their purchasing decisions? Most of us do not think twice about it, however, there is a whole industry devoted to just that. Belmark is a leader in that industry, producing innovative pressure sensitive labels, folding cartons and flexible packaging. Our service, quality, speed to market and product development drive us to be the best in the industry.

Belmark is made up of hundreds of talented people with diverse areas of expertise. Each of these individuals contributes uniquely to Belmark’s success and is an important member of the Belmark team. Regardless of your department, we all work with a shared purpose and vision for providing fast, friendly, dependable service to our customers – delivering solutions that exceed expectations at every turn.

We are always looking for dedicated members to join our team. If you enjoy taking on new challenges, working in a fast paced environment and working with a great group of people, then Belmark is a good fit for you!

Competitive Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• Health Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation, Personal Time & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site Health Clinic
• On-site Fitness Center

Folder Gluer Operator (2nd Shift) - Plant 7

Responsible for setup and operation of folder gluer machine-converts printed tag stock into a product sold to our customers for use as packaging components or cartons. Sequence of operations: (1) dispense tag stock onto conveyor; (2) apply adhesive; (3) fold tag stock on crease lines; (4) adhesive dies during final conveying; and (5) product inspected and packaged.

Schedule: 2:00PM - 12:00AM, Mon - Thur

Pay: $21.80/hr+

• Read and comprehend job order instructions.
• Locate tag stock, inspect and stage.
• Setup and adjust the following:
  • infeed system
  • conveying belt
  • conveying rollers
  • guide bars
  • glue applicator system
  • exit belt system
• Troubleshoot all problem areas.
• Package into boxes.
• Clean up machine and area.
• Communicate job status with proper departments.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must be a good problem solver.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow simple written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to speak the English language fluently.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position. May be required to work some overtime
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information.
• Requires education equivalent to two (2) years of high school education.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Requires nearly constant concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to: see clearly at 20 inches or less; see clearly at 20 feet or more; identify and distinguish colors; observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point; judge distance and spatial relationships; and to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Ability to: stand and walk for 90% of work time; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for 10% of work time.
• Ability to: use hands for 100% of work time; and reach above shoulders for 30% of work time; and use feet to operate machines for 30% of work time.
• Ability to lift corrugated boxes that weigh up to 50 pounds at a rate of 60 boxes per hour.
• Ability to grasp a 10 inch stack of blank cartons with both hands and transfer the stack from a conveyor table to a corrugated box at a rate of 20,000 cartons per hour.
• Ability to grasp a 4 inch stack of blank cartons with both hands and transfer the stack from a pallet to a machine feed gate at a rate of 20,000 cartons per hour.
• Ability to use screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers and pliers.
• May be asked to lift up to 100 pounds or more.

Working Conditions:

• Work near moving mechanical parts. Machines have several belt conveyors that move continuously when turned on-long hair must be constrained.
• Nearly constant exposure to vibrations, noise and chemical odors.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. The principle duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “may”.

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