Folder Gluer Operator - Claremont, NC

Smurfit Westrock plc; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Safety shoes reimbursement

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in North Carolina seeks a Gluer Operator for the night shift. You will prepare and run gluers, monitor carton quality, and document job progress while ensuring safety and housekeeping standards.

The role requires performing quality audits, verifying job completion against specifications, operating and maintaining equipment, and completing reports as part of a global packaging leader. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Testing and measurement skills with basic math and device reading ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication; follow detailed instructions.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document quality audit; verify job completion against specs.
• Prepare gluers for upcoming jobs; operate and maintain during runs.
• Monitor carton quality; maintain materials; complete necessary reports.
• Ensure housekeeping and safety standards are met on shift.

Skills

Testing & Measuring Ability

Written/Verbal Communications

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Cartons

Job description

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 Provided.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Shift: Night shift 7PM-7AM

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
• 401K with company match
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
• Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity:

• Perform and document quality audit, verify job completion, understand job sheet, check job specifications to carton, make-ready machine. Gluer Operators have the main duties of preparing the gluers for upcoming jobs, operating the gluers during job and maintaining it between jobs, monitor carton quality, maintain materials for production, complete necessary reports (forms), maintain housekeeping to standards set by management and additional job duties assigned by department manager.

Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, Appropriate Gloves, Safety Shoes, Hair and Beard net if applicable, Bump Caps if applicable and Level 7 Sleeves if Applicable

• Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer. Pallet jack certification. General mechanical aptitude. Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test.
• Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

Essential/Marginal functions and Physical Requirements:

Essential:Refer to DP303

Marginal: Orientation/training of temporary and/or new hire employees.

Special Note: Lifting anything over 50lbs requires a team lift and a device to lift the load. No one person is ever to lift over 50lbs.

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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.