Operator 2nd Shift

About the role

Responsible for all activities associated with running the folder gluer including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

Responsibilities

• Efficient make-ready of assigned cartons.
• Accurate and efficient setup of all folding and gluing operations in accordance with proper techniques.
• Minimize waste of sheet stock and glue.
• Monitor adhesive application for proper placement, adhesion, and quantity.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to production schedule and make recommendations for optimization to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
• Submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs and proactively maintain equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Duties may be expanded or additional duties assigned.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities to enable efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of layouts, production specifications, and product quality specifications.
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.

Physical demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

• Noise level is usually loud.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; vibrations.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Required to maintain a current forklift license.