Gluer Packer- 1st shift

Rohrer Corporation; Hayesville (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohrer Corporation in Hayesville, OH is seeking a diligent Packer/Gluer Line Operator to monitor feeding, gluing, and packing processes. You will collaborate with the Gluer Operator and Level II personnel to stage jobs, ensure correct items are packed in the right directions, and maintain safety protocols.

This role offers opportunities to move into a Packer Level II position, requires attention to quality, and involves standing for extended periods, performing routine maintenance, and

Qualifications

• Experience or ability to learn packaging and gluing operations.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail to match collating marks and directions.

Responsibilities

• Observe feeding and folding of material and inform gluer operator of issues.
• Monitor feeding of product into the gluer machinery with operator.
• Coordinate with Gluer Operator to stage correct jobs at the front of the machine.
• Ensure cards are packed in the correct direction and match all collating marks.
• Assist with setup, run, and basic maintenance tasks on glue machinery.
• Support packers during down time and ensure product quality.
• Complete end-of-shift duties as assigned and follow line stop procedures.

Job description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Observe feeding and folding of material and gluing edges and inform gluer operator of any issues being experienced on the feeding or packing ends.


• Work with the Gluer Operator to monitor the feeding of product into the gluer machinery.


• Coordinate with the Gluer Operator to ensure correct jobs are staged at the front of the machine.


• Demonstrates teamwork and motivation on intensive and easier packing jobs.


• Must match all collating marks that are being packed and pack all cards in the same direction.


• Understands the line stop procedures.


• Ability to show consistent improvement on speed, able to keep up with the line, and shows interest in moving into a Packer Level II position.


• Familiarizes self with the items being packed.


• Organize and sort products according to size, color, or other specifications.


• During ‘Setup’ Operation: Takes direction from Gluer Operator and Gluer Level II to de‑stage last job by returning any unnecessary packing supplies, empty trash, and begin staging the next job by gathering needed packaging supplies.


• During ‘Run’ Operation: Takes direction from Gluer Operator to check for correct card, count, carton, side, direction and quality.


• Assist with the routine maintenance tasks of cleaning and lubricating the glue machinery with the gluer operator.


• When needed, assist the duties of the packers on the line to ensure they are keeping up and paying close attention to the quality of the products.


• During any “down time” the Gluer I is working with the Gluer Operator, Gluer II and material handler to ensure product is moved and area is staged.


• Observe when the Gluer Operator makes adjustments to the machine components according to requirements such as widths, lengths, and thickness of materials and amounts of glue.


• Understands all folder/gluer line metrics and goals.


• Completes daily end of shift duties as assigned by the Gluer Operator and Gluer II position.


• Ability to transition as an individual packer without relying on a trainer.


• Correctly uses required safety PPE: steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.


• Other tasks as assigned.

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