Folder Gluer Operator

Allegan
MI
Qualifications: 
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a folder-gluer. • Excellent communication skills, including the demonstration of tact, sensitivity, and professionalism. • Must be able to maintain good attendance. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. • Basic personal computer skills. • Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Essential Job Functions: 

• Analyzes the job ticket to determine the appropriate setup procedure to meet schedule requirements. Start- up approval and verification is required on all new jobs and line items per the folder gluer inspection status card in each ticket.
• Verifies that the barcode scanners are operating properly at the beginning of each shift. Tests scanners throughout the remainder of the shift by crossing out the barcode on a glue flap and confirming that the carton is rejected by the scanner.
• After logging into the job ticket and performing the make ready, goes through the start-up checklist on the folder-gluer inspection status card and initials it.
• Pulls one carton every two cases and inspects for skewing, fiber tears, and other quality checks. Verifies sufficiency of glue on seams.
• Keeps required records and prepares necessary labels and forms to identify cases. Verifies production counts. Verifies accuracy of all information on labels, rough tags, and certificates of compliance.
• Stacks corrugated boxes containing finished product on skids and puts the labels on each corrugated box.
• Initials the job ticket and all other required forms upon completion of the gluing operation.
• Performs the line clearance procedure after each carton run and picks up and destroys all foreign cartons. Lubricates and cleans gluer as needed.
• Trains and directs the work of the gluer assistants assigned to the line.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the gluing area.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment.
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of all ISO forms and quality checks for each job.
• Performs job duties in accordance with all federal, state, local, and company safety rules.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.