Finishing Gluer Operator; 2nd Shift

Join to apply for the Finishing Gluer Operator (2nd Shift) role at Graphic Packaging International

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Operates machine that forms and glues flat cartons into finished cartons. They understand and align business operations and the Department as they execute their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

• Verifies that the correct job is running based on the production schedule
• Adjusts forming bars to accommodate the size of the box to be shaped (perform make-ready)
• Fills glue pots with adhesive and positions rollers to dispense glue onto paperboard
• Observes machine operation to detect malfunction
• Inspects cartons for flaws
• Makes mechanical adjustments on machines
• Moves around Finishing Helpers to keep all glue lines adequately staffed
• Verifies that the Finishing area is properly stocked with supplies based on production needs and coordinates with Purchasing to bring supplies in
• Trains Finishing Helpers and Finishing Operator Assistants
• Places requests for repairs in Maintenance Connection
• Completes Daily Management boards as required, including root cause and corrective action plans
• Able to perform all duties of a Finishing Helper when the glue line is short‑handed, such as:
• Feeds cartons into machine bed
• Continuously keeps the machine feed filled with paper cartons while the machine is running
• Communicates with operators/forklift drivers to ensure there is an ample supply of die‑cut cartons available to be fed into the gluer
• Picks up cartons from conveyor and stacks them into cases
• Checks cartons for quality and excessive glue
• Can clear the line when the machine gets jammed with the Carton Pack
• Verifies pallet labels for accuracy
• Other duties as assigned.

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• 2–5 years gluer operator experience on a Bobst Alpina and Jagenberg gluer.
• 2–5 years operator experience (non‑gluer) considered.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently, and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• MECHANICAL

• High School Diploma, GED
• Basic computer skills, data entry
• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
• Familiar with AIB / HACCP / SQF compliance standards
• Familiar with Food defense compliance standards

• SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Schedules are 8‑hour shifts Monday – Friday. 3rd shift schedule Sunday – Thursday.
  • Employees are required to work overtime to include up to 12‑hour shifts.
  • Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
  • Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
  • Ability to bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder level, kneel, balance, push/pull, twist and perform robotic motions continuously.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. continuously and up to 74 lbs. frequently.
  • Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis.
  • Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive…