Precision Folder & Gluer Operator

Smurfit Westrock; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in New Jersey is seeking a Folding/Gluer Operator to set up and operate folding/gluing machines for carton production. You will demonstrate proficiency in various folding operations and adjust equipment to meet customer specifications, while maintaining a clean and safe production area.

The role requires at least two years of hands-on experience with folding/gluer machinery, the ability to guide feeders and packers, and willingness to work overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience operating a folding/gluing machine.
• Ability to direct feeders/catchers and packers to start/stop based on equipment/quality issues.
• Able to perform mechanical adjustments to folder/gluer.
• Willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in all basic and advanced folds; straight line, auto bottom, internals and inner partitions.
• Locates items for machines based on gluing schedule for machines.
• Reviews job requirements and specifications, prepares paperwork for production accountability and daily time sheets
• Checks OK samples for gluing requirements.
• Prepares make-ready, feeder, pre-fold, final fold and delivery.
• Sets up glue system, bar code scanners and pack station.
• Operates folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures.
• Maintains equipment and machine area.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Folding/Gluer operation

Mechanical adjustments

Team coordination

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in New Jersey is seeking a Folding/Gluer Operator to set up and operate folding/gluing machines for carton production. You will demonstrate proficiency in various folding operations and adjust equipment to meet customer specifications, while maintaining a clean and safe production area.

The role requires at least two years of hands-on experience with folding/gluer machinery, the ability to guide feeders and packers, and willingness to work overtime during peak periods.