Night Shift Gluer Operator & Crew Lead

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Champion Tray (SCT) in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Gluer Machine Operator for the night shift (3 Day/12 Hour) to ensure quality production and maintain safety standards.

The role requires experience operating a folder/gluer in a folding carton environment, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong mechanical ability. You will set up and operate machinery, log production data, and collaborate with team members to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a folder/gluer in a folding carton environment.
• Must have basic computer skills and mechanical ability.
• Must be able to read and understand documents in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine(s) to insure that quality products are achieved at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards.
• Performs work in a consistent manner as instructed, maintain standard operating procedures.
• Able to make machine adjustments to maintain safety, quality, and production standards.
• Sets up all gluers to precise measurements and alignments within allotted time for next production run.
• At the beginning of each shift, communicates with previous shift and checks previous shift's report to determine status of run.
• Communicates with upstream and downstream customers to improve safety and the quality of product.
• Uses computer system to log productivity and remarks on job, accurately completes production report and records production data.
• Maintains accuracy of all current job information.
• Notifies Stock Puller before a new pallet of blanks is needed maintaining adequate blanks into the hopper to ensure there is no interruption in run speeds.
• May set up and use various scanners during production.
• Starts equipment and troubleshoots machine to attain target speeds.
• Responsible for the quality of the product manufactured with regard to folding, gluing, packaging, labeling, and stacking.
• Performs quality sampling of product.
• Checks for scrap and quality defects; checks for defects of finished product.
• Observes packers to ensure correct count in the case.
• Operates the machine safely and notifies supervision of unsafe conditions.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and assists in repair of machine malfunctions; performs routine cleaning and maintenance.
• Cross trains by rotating to different machines and work areas.
• Performs work without direct supervision and with a sense of urgency.
• Communicates well with other team members.
• Welcomes updates and follows new procedures to improve efficiency and safety.
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems.
• Follows safety policies and wears PPE.
• May assist with duties in other areas or departments.
• AUTHORITY: Lead a crew and respond to instructions.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Southern Champion Tray (SCT) in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Gluer Machine Operator for the night shift (3 Day/12 Hour) to ensure quality production and maintain safety standards.

The role requires experience operating a folder/gluer in a folding carton environment, a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong mechanical ability. You will set up and operate machinery, log production data, and collaborate with team members to meet production targets.