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Folder Gluer Operator

Zumbiel
  • Hebron, Kentucky
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position: Gluer Operator
    Reports to: Finishing Department Supervisor
     
    Company Overview:
    Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.
     
    What makes us unique:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
    • Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
    • Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
    • Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
    • Driven by our core values: Integrity, Passion for Winning, Empowerment, Creativity, & Community
    Position Overview:
    Perform manual and machine operator tasks related to Set-Up, Run Operation, and Maintenance of Folder-Gluer & Window-Gluer Machines.  Directs crew, and performs other related tasks as directed by the Finishing Department Manager. 
     
    Primary Responsibilities:    
     
    • Understands Finishing Gluing order requirements while following the daily posted schedule
    • Oversee the folding and gluing process, ensuring the output meets quantity and quality standards
    • Checks flat carton blanks, verifying correct copy and product identification number, while preparing proper adhesive, window file (type/size, if required), corrugate cases, and required labels
    • Make-Ready / Set-Up and adjust Folder Gluer Machine, Case Packer, Case Erector, and Case Tape Machine
    • Make-Ready / Set-Up and adjust Window Glue Machine
    • Make-Ready / Set-Up and adjust Corrugate Case Packing Machine (Carton Pack II)
    • Inspect random sample cartons for Gluing Quality
    • Have basic knowledge of carton styles, types of paperboard substrates, types of adhesives, window film materials, printing, and cutting
    • Will provide crew relief as required
    • Verify compliance with packing specifications as stated on the Factory Order
    • Ensure that ALL food safety procedures, work instructions, and policies are followed
    • Minimize downtime, troubleshoot stoppages and breakdowns, calling for Maintenance assistance
    • Ensure consistent Gluer Machine operation by completing preventative maintenance as required
    • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership and responsibility for implementation of new and different requests
    • Able to provide feedback to design with structures for equipment capability on the folder gluer
    • Other duties as assigned
     
    Education / Experience:
    High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required.  Some experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
     
    Communication Skills / Requirements:
    Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers and other employees.  Have active listening skills, attention to detail and follow-through.  Must demonstrate tact, professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, an organized approach to work and a positive attitude. 
     
    Safety:
    All duties to be performed in compliance with the company guidelines and safety policies.
    PPE: MUST wear ear plug hearing protection and safety glasses in designated areas.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHebron, Kentucky
    Websitehttps://www.zumbiel.com/careers/

    Skills

    • Adhesivesunmatched
    • Beveragesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Filmunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Machining Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Printingunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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