FOLDER/GLUER OPERATORS (2ND OR 3RD SHIFT)

Green Bay Packaging

De Pere (WI)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a dependable Gluer Operator to set up and operate folding carton machines, feed production lines, and ensure cartons meet quality standards. The role requires standing for long shifts, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing basic maintenance while following standard procedures.

Ideal candidates have 2 years of folder-gluer or related manufacturing experience, strong mechanical skills, and a quality-first mindset to safeguard product integrity for customers.

Qualifications

Quality control experience preferred and attention to detail required.
2 years: folder gluing experience preferred.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Previous manufacturing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Set up window/folder-gluer machines.
Feed machines during production runs.
Troubleshoot and adjust machines as needed.
Stand and move in a fast-paced environment for 8–12 hour shifts.
Follow job instructions, meet quotas, and ensure conformance to specs.
Perform general maintenance and clear jams as required.
Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Folder-gluing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Our Gluer Operators are responsible for the set-up and operation of folder-gluer machines, ensuring all cartons meet our high-quality standards, for all our customers.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Set up window/folder-gluer machines

Feed machines during production runs
- Must be able to continuously lift, fan, and load stacks of paperboard into the machine feed. This requires repetitive reaching and gripping.

Troubleshoot and perform machine adjustments as needed

Must be comfortable standing and moving in a fast-paced environment for the duration of an 8-12-hour shift, maintaining the physical pace required to keep the machine running at target speeds.

Follow work instructions and procedures for each job

Meet job quotas and maintain product conformance to specifications

Perform general maintenance
- Fine motor skills required for clearing occasional jams and making precise adjustments to belts, guides, and glue guns.

Handle all other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Quality-conscious individual must have a high attention to detail
- Use a \"quality-first\" mindset to stop the machine if product integrity is questioned, ensuring we maintain our reputation for excellence with every customer.

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Ability to communicate and comprehend written and verbal instructions

Ability to work with technology and automated systems

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

Must be willing to work 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday, 2pm - 10pm) or 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am) with some overtime/weekend work
- Training will be on 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6am-2pm) up to the first 120 days of employment

Prior manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

Mission, Vision, Values

At Green Bay Packaging- Folding Carton, our values are more than words on paper they guide how we work together every single day.

Teamwork: Built on trust, family, happiness, loyalty, and collaboration. We reach goals together. Being a good teammate means supporting those around you and stepping in wherever help is needed.

Commitment & Accountability: We take true ownership of our work and hold each other to high standards. This means giving and receiving honest feedback, knowing that the sender cares about your success and safety.

Excellence: We don't settle for \"good\" when it sacrifices \"great.\" We chase both machine and personal excellence so that our competitors look at us and wish they were us.

Growth: We support both company growth and individual growth. Whether you want to be a \"rockstar\" who master's this role completely, or a \"shooting star\" looking to build skills for the next step up, we provide the feedback, training, and realistic timelines to help you get there.

Why Green Bay Packaging?

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plans

Free employer clinics and physical therapy

Gym memberships and local discounts across the Greater Green Bay Area

And more!

About Green Bay Packaging Inc.

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states. We are dedicated to the innovative development of our products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.

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