Gluer Operator

Golden West Packaging Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden West Packaging Group seeks an experienced Gluer/Finishing Operator to oversee gluing machines and direct line productivity. You will perform line clearance, set-ups, 1st article inspections, and ensure carton quality while reducing waste and rework.

You will weigh waste, document job tickets, and assist with maintenance as needed. Strong math, writing, and computer skills, plus 3–5 years in folding carton manufacturing, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience as a Gluer/Finishing Operator in a manufacturing folding carton plant is highly desirable.
• Experience setting up and operating gluing machines, producing side seam, auto bottom, reverse fold, window cartons on various substrates, coatings and laminates such as foil, UV, and aqueous coatings is required.
• Experience setting up and operating glue extrusion units, case packers and performing operator level maintenance
• High school Diploma
• 3-5+ years in industry specific experience
• Interpersonal/Work Relationship Skills
• Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; interacts with fellow managers, employees, vendors and customers in a professional and respectful manner; respects diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.
• Skills & Qualifications: Proficient in math, writing and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee gluing machines to ensure quality cartons.
• Direct the work of team members to maximize productivity and perform line clearance when jobs are completed.
• Weigh waste and document waste and cases on job tickets; maintain line and process documentation.
• Perform operator-level maintenance on glue machines and related equipment.
• Perform make-readies, in-process adjustments, and 1st article inspections.
• Reduce carton waste and rework while ensuring quality.
• Read and understand job tickets and ensure correct setup and execution.
• Manage feeding, packing, and carton handling; monitor carton quality and batch counts.
• Complete job orders and verify production counts against orders.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance on the line.
• Provide daily feedback to supervision on shift activities and performance.

Skills

Math skills

Writing skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school Diploma

Tools

Gluing machines

Glue extrusion units

Case packers

Job description

- Role and Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various gluing machines to produce excellent quality products for our customers. The Operator is also responsible for directing the work of team members to maximize productivity. When job is complete operator will due a complete line clearance
• weigh waste and document waste and cases on job ticket.

Equipment:

• Jagenberg Diana
• Bobst Expertfold
• SCM-850
• SCM

Tasks performed:

Preparing the jobs for Gluing consist of the following.

• Line Clearance
• Locate Job Ticket
• Completing make-readies and in-process adjustments on glue machines.
• Once Job is Signed Off due 1 st Article Inspections
• Continue checks through run
• Operating various glue machines, glue extrusion units, and case packing machines.
• Reducing carton waste and rework and producing quality cartons.
• Reading and understanding the order job ticket before make-ready or for a job already running.
• Feeding, packing, catching cartons when needed.
• Checking carton quality, batch count and case pack regularly.
• Completing the job order and checking final production count against order.
• Ensuring that feeders, catchers, packers complete their assigned job duties effectively.
• Assisting case stacker with setting up and labeling cases.
• Doing operator level machine repairs and maintenance when needed.
• Completing preventative maintenance and the appropriate documentation as required.
• Cleaning machines and sweeping floors.
• Carton rework or salvage if necessary.
• Once run is complete weigh waste and document waste and cases on job ticket
• Make partial pallet if needed
• Line clearance

Other tasks:

Maintain housekeeping standards.

• Achieve targeted performance standards on make-ready, run, non-chargeable times and waste.
• Provide daily feedback to supervision regarding all aspects of shift activities.
• Adhere to all safety rules.
• Follow directions of Shift Supervisor

Qualifications

• Education & Work Experience
• Three plus years of experience as a Gluer/Finishing Operator in a manufacturing folding carton plant is highly desirable.
• Experience setting up and operating gluing machines, producing side seam, auto bottom, reverse fold, window cartons on various substrates, coatings and laminates such as foil, UV, and aqueous coatings is required.
• Experience setting up and operating glue extrusion units, case packers and performing operator level maintenance
• High school Diploma
• 3-5+ years in industry specific experience
• Interpersonal/Work Relationship Skills
• Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and
• positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others;
• keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues;
• addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business
• solutions; interacts with fellow managers, employees, vendors and customers in a professional
• and respectful manner; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and; respecting
• the diversity of our work force in actions, words and deeds.
• Skills & Qualifications:
• Proficient in math, writing and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.