Hybrid Gluer Operator na GOLDEN WEST PACKAGING GROUP

Glue Operator

• Role and Responsibilities:
• This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various gluing machines to produce excellent quality products for our customers. The Operator is also responsible for directing the work of team members to maximize productivity. When job is complete operator will due a complete line clearance
• weigh waste and document waste and cases on job ticket.

• Equipment:
• Jagenberg Diana
• Bobst Expertfold
• SCM-850
• SCM

• Tasks performed:                                                                                                                                                 
  • Preparing the jobs for Gluing consist of the following.
  • Line Clearance
  • Locate Job Ticket
  • Completing make-readies and in-process adjustments on glue machines.
  • Once Job is Signed Off due 1^st Article Inspections
  • Continue checks through run
  • Operating various glue machines, glue extrusion units, and case packing machines.
  • Reducing carton waste and rework and producing quality cartons.
  • Reading and understanding the order job ticket before make-ready or for a job already running.
  • Feeding, packing, catching cartons when needed.
  • Checking carton quality, batch count and case pack regularly.
  • • Completing the job order and checking final production count against order.
    • Ensuring that feeders, catchers, packers complete their assigned job duties effectively.
    • Assisting case stacker with setting up and labeling cases.
    • Doing operator level machine repairs and maintenance when needed.
    • Completing preventative maintenance and the appropriate documentation as required.
    • Cleaning machines and sweeping floors.
    • Carton rework or salvage if necessary.
    • Once run is complete weigh waste and document waste and cases on job ticket
    • Make partial pallet if needed
    • Line clearance

Qualifications

• Education & Work Experience
  • Three plus years of experience as a Gluer/Finishing Operator in a manufacturing folding carton plant is highly desirable.
  • Experience setting up and operating gluing machines, producing side seam, auto bottom, reverse fold, window cartons on various substrates, coatings and laminates such as foil, UV, and aqueous coatings is required.
  • Experience setting up and operating glue extrusion units, case packers and performing operator level maintenance
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  • High school diploma
  • 3-5+ years in industry specific experience

• Interpersonal/Work Relationship Skills

• • Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and
  • positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others;
  • keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues;
  • addresses problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business
  • solutions; interacts with fellow managers, employees, vendors and customers in a professional
  • and respectful manner; addresses others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and; respecting
  • the diversity of our work force in actions, words and deeds.

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• Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proficient in math, writing and computer skills.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective interpersonal skills.
  • Capable of effectively managing a production crew.
  • Must be detail oriented and possess a working knowledge of industry specific information.
  • Must be mechanically inclined.
  • Must be able to read measurements (tape, rule, caliper)

• Physical Demands:
  • Job function requires lifting to a maximum of 50 pounds with intermittent stooping and bending.
  • Job function requires the ability to work in a standing position continuously. 
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • Work environment is not temperature controlled.