Gluing Operator — Corrugated Packaging

Welch Packaging Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group in Indianapolis is seeking a Production Associate to help create finished products by operating machines, performing manual tasks and ensuring production standards. The role requires attention to safety, quality checks and collaborative work with the production team.

You will set up and adjust equipment, troubleshoot issues, monitor packaging quality and maintain housekeeping, while supporting the daily schedule and helping with maintenance requests as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies.
• Previous experience in a CORRUGATED manufacturing/production environment.
• Previous experience with cycle counting preferred.
• Forklift Experience a plus.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on occasion to support operational and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedule.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Setup and adjust machine settings to meet product specifications.
• Troubleshoot problems throughout production run.
• Checks and assures box quality, including, but not limited to lose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
• Adhere to production schedule. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Production Lead.
• Performs job in a safe, efficient and productive manner, while maximizing the utilization of equipment at available capacity and speed.
• Train and assist assistant and helper with job duties on the machine.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Follows all company, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analytical thinking

Time management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Welch Packaging Group in Indianapolis is seeking a Production Associate to help create finished products by operating machines, performing manual tasks and ensuring production standards. The role requires attention to safety, quality checks and collaborative work with the production team.

You will set up and adjust equipment, troubleshoot issues, monitor packaging quality and maintain housekeeping, while supporting the daily schedule and helping with maintenance requests as needed.