Gluer Operator

Job DescriptionThis role is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment is properly set up, maintained, and operating efficiently to meet production, quality, and safety standards. The position plays a key role in troubleshooting equipment issues, assisting with changeovers, maintaining accurate production records, and promoting a clean and organized work environment.OperationsAssist with and/or complete changeovers to different product typesTroubleshoot machine problems to maintain established production rates and quality requirementsUse machine controls and adjustment areas to ensure machine is set to ideal state at all parts of the machine to allow peak performanceAssist in training feeders/packers on efficient methods to keep up with high machine speedsReplace machine components as needed, such as belts, either on preventive schedule or when component failures occurCommunicate with other technical employees in the area and from previous shift to ensure all information for the zone is shared and understoodAssist in creating troubleshooting guides, SOP’s, Work Instructions, etc. to promote standardizationAssist with tape machines in the zone to ensure proper functionality and clearing of any jamsMaintain the parts cage to promote efficient part inventory managementWork with material handler(s) to assist with keeping packers and feeders stocked with all required supplies and raw materialsOther duties assigned. Reporting and Record-KeepingRecord scrap in SAPAssist in coding DT reasons in MIIRecord data on specified forms and complete required line documentation as neededCommunicate production and machine issues to the shift supervisor and managementMaintenanceMaintain production supplies and materials in the work areaPerform housekeeping and machine sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and orderly work area

Job RequirementEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent, or trade school preferredExperience: 3+ years of equivalent experience or experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment with 6+ months of machine operator experience; experience in paper packaging manufacturing preferredOther Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: · Proficiency in the use of hand tools and the ability to operate them effectively.Able to read, understand and comprehend documents such as safety rules, internal quality procedures, and machine operating procedures.Able to communicate production issues to supervisors and others in work area.Basic mathematics (i.e. counting).Working Environment:Safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes are required. In addition, task specific PPE may be required.Our Manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year.Physical Demands: This position requires frequent use of hands and arms to grasp, position, and move products or materials. The role involves repetitive hand motions, coordinated use of both hands and arms, and reaching in multiple directions. Duties include prolonged periods of standing, as well as bending, stooping, and twisting. Movement throughout the work area is required on a regular basis.Occasional activities include ascending and descending stairs, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and positioning items weighing up to 50 pounds, and verbal communication.Vision requirements may include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.