Gluer/Fold Operator Trainee - Start Your Packaging Career

Smurfit Westrock; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Hendersonville, NC is seeking motivated trainees to become proficient Gluer Operators. The role starts with training as a packer/feeder and progresses to Folder Gluer responsibilities, learning to set up jobs, monitor production, and meet quality standards.

You will work with glue systems, bar code scanners, and packing stations, performing routine maintenance and completing production reports.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to maintain good attendance.
• Willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up jobs according to job ticket instruction and approved structure.
• Review job tickets for specifications, set-up time, run speed, labels, folding orientation, skid size, skid height, quantity, ship date and any special instructions.
• Learns to run equipment at the required speeds while maintaining quality, waste and safety standards.
• Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to job, position and department.
• Learns to monitor production schedules checking for current job and next scheduled job.
• Uses hand tools as needed to form cartons correctly.
• Verifies Feeder, Packer and Pad-Lockers have the proper materials.
• Complete all production reports and/or logbooks.
• Learns to verify that counts and reports are correct.
• Trains to prepare for future runs to enable quick and efficient set-ups.
• Aids other Operators and assists Feeders and Packers as needed.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance including lubrication and repairs to equipment except for electrical problem.
• Maintains records as required daily.
• Keeps work area neat and clean.
• Works with and assists gluer operator with operation of folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current Standard Operating Procedures with the goal of learning to perform work independently.
• Works with and assists gluer operator with make-ready, feeder, pre-fold, final fold, and delivery with the goal of learning to perform work independently.
• Assists with set up of glue system, bar code scanners and pack station with goal of learning to do work independently.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and interpret documents

Basic arithmetic

Basic computer skills

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Hendersonville, NC is seeking motivated trainees to become proficient Gluer Operators. The role starts with training as a packer/feeder and progresses to Folder Gluer responsibilities, learning to set up jobs, monitor production, and meet quality standards.

You will work with glue systems, bar code scanners, and packing stations, performing routine maintenance and completing production reports.