Folder Gluer Operator

Position Title: Folder Gluer Operator (Confidential Client)
Location: Peachtree City GA Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $26.00 - $36.00/hr
• Bonus eligible based on Key Performance Indicators

Benefits

Benefits eligible first day of employment.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization specializing in specialty cartons and packaging solutions. The company is a growing progressive organization committed to quality service and innovation.

Position Summary

The Folder Gluer Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining folder/gluer machines to produce high-quality printed packaging materials in accordance with customer specifications. This experienced and skilled position is integral to the success of the business requiring expertise in equipment operation troubleshooting and quality assurance within the food packaging industry.

Must-Haves

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of Folder/Gluer equipment operation within the food packaging industry
• Capable of running straight line auto-bottom 4 and 6 corner cartons
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer skills and mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages weights and measures

Primary Functions

• Operate and adjust gluer machine troubleshoot and monitor operation
• Prepare gluer by performing a variety of tasks to produce consistent high quality product through precise control of feeding take over and inverting of batches of blanks
• Set automatic loading and maintain constant blank heights ensuring steady and precise feeding at all speeds
• Perform make ready tasks utilizing quick and easy settings for high productivity and precision operations
• Resolve defects and make adjustments to produce high quality product
• Oversee general technicians working on equipment
• Make adjustments and clear jams while processing product maintaining speed and quality
• Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy
• Ensure finished product exceeds customer expectations and all checklists are completed
• Support and communicate all ISO standards and quality objectives to the team
• Ensure complete adherence and compliance to OHSE and Clean policies
• Assist team members in maintaining clean and safe environment
• Maintain and follow all company policies and procedures for safety PPE and hazardous materials/waste handling
• Interact with the team and co-workers in a way that promotes respect encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance
• Communicate accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner
• Accept direction and feedback from leadership and follow through appropriately
• Create and maintain a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation
• Communicate regularly with team toward goals and required results
• Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required
• Conduct team meetings
• Perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads Shift Leads or Management

Required Skills

• Folder/Gluer equipment operation including set up troubleshooting and adjusting equipment
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift in excess of 30 lbs frequently
• Ability to stand stoop bend and reach for prolonged periods
• Close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception with ability to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking capabilities
• Ability to rotate shifts and work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary