Gluer & Finishing Operator – Growth & Benefits

Allpak Container East; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Golden West Packaging Group in California seeks a skilled Gluer/Finishing Operator to run glue lines, perform make-readies, and ensure high-quality cartons. You will direct a small team, monitor setup, and maintain safe, efficient production on multiple machines including glue extrusion units and case packers.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in a folding carton plant, experience with substrates and coatings, and a HS diploma.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience as a Gluer/Finishing Operator in a folding carton plant.
• Experience setting up and operating gluing machines for cartons with coatings/laminates.
• High school diploma; 3–5+ years in the industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare jobs for gluing with line clearance and job tickets.
• Make-readies and in-process adjustments; perform first article inspections.
• Operate glue machines, extrusion units, and case packers; monitor quality.
• Reduce carton waste, inspect batches, and ensure accurate counts.
• Maintain housekeeping, safety, and provide shift feedback to supervision.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic machine repairs when needed.

Skills

Math skills

Writing and computer skills

Organizational & analytical skills

Education

High school Diploma

Tools

Jagenberg Diana

Bobst Expertfold

SCM-850

SCM

Job description

Golden West Packaging Group in California seeks a skilled Gluer/Finishing Operator to run glue lines, perform make-readies, and ensure high-quality cartons. You will direct a small team, monitor setup, and maintain safe, efficient production on multiple machines including glue extrusion units and case packers.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in a folding carton plant, experience with substrates and coatings, and a HS diploma.