Gluing Operator

General Converting

Bolingbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 41,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Paid Leave

401k

HSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

General Converting is seeking a Gluing Operator to set up and operate folder-gluer and finishing equipment, ensuring quality and on-time production while following safety and SQF standards. Responsibilities include make-ready, maintenance, troubleshooting, and supervising crew to maintain productivity.

You will read schedules, interpret tickets, monitor performance, and document production data while maintaining a clean, safe work environment and following plant policies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED typically required.
3+ years of experience operating folder/gluer machines.
Prior lead or crew‑leader experience preferred.
Strong leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills.
Basic mechanical skills for operating and maintaining finishing equipment.

Responsibilities

Start up and operate machines to run production jobs, monitoring safety, quality, and efficiency.
Read and comprehend the schedule to determine production sequence.
Read and interpret job tickets, work orders, and specifications for board type, glue pattern, folding, and labeling requirements.
Perform make-ready activities, including feeder adjustment, pre-fold, folding, and delivery, and set glue systems.
Monitor performance and troubleshoot jams, misfeeds, glue issues, and other mechanical problems, escalating to maintenance as needed.
Lead and direct gluing crew members during shifts to ensure quality, safety, and housekeeping standards.
Complete production reports including times, quantities, waste, downtime, and quality checks.
Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
Report injuries or unsafe conditions per company policy.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Teambuilding

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Gluing Operator
Role Summary: The Gluing Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and overseeing folder‑gluer and related finishing equipment used in converting printed sheets into finished cartons and packaging. This position will perform setups, quality checks, maintenance, troubleshooting, and maintain production levels by minimizing downtime. The operator ensures that products meet quality specifications and production schedules while complying with company safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Start up and operate machines to run production jobs, monitoring machine performance for safety, quality, and efficiency.
Read and comprehend the schedule to determine the sequence of production.
Read and interpret job tickets, work orders, dockets, specifications, including board type, glue pattern, scoring, folding, packing, and labeling requirement.
Perform make‑ready activities, including Adjusting feeder, pre‑fold, folding, and delivery sections; Setting glue systems and verifying glue pattern and adhesion; Adjusting belt speeds, guides, backstops, and compression sections.
Monitor machine performance and quickly troubleshoot jams, misfeeds, glue issues, and other mechanical problems, escalating to maintenance as needed.
Motivates crew members to ensure quality, efficiency, area cleanliness, safety and SQF standards are followed.
Lead and provide day‑to‑day work direction to gluing crew members during assigned shifts.
Complete required production reports, including job start/stop times, quantities produced, waste, downtime, and quality checks, using paper forms and/or electronic systems.
Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
Promptly report injuries, unsafe conditions, spills, or equipment issues to supervision per company policy.
Perform miscellaneous duties, as assigned.

Safety Policies and Practices:

Follow all Plant rules, Processes, and Hygiene procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
All employees are required to wear steel toe shoes while in the manufacturing area. Sound protection is required in designated areas.
Keep work area clean and organized: remove scrap, sweep, and maintain clear walkways in accordance with housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is typically required.
3+ years of experience operating folder/gluer machines.
Prior lead or crew‑leader experience preferred.
Strong leadership, coaching, and teambuilding skills.
Basic mechanical skills required for operating and maintaining finishing equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during an 8‑ to 12‑hour shift.
Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and handling of materials.
Ability to lift, push, or pull materials and products up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Schedule:

Full time position 24/6 Production
Overtime and weekends based on production needs.

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00/hour base

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
PTO
Paid Leave
401k
HSA
Life Insurance

EEOC Statement Momentium Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.