Folder Gluer Operator

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions.

We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly.

Package Sustainably.

Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Safety

Makes sure all safety procedures are being followed

Hold employees accountable for working within the rules and proactively identifying and removing hazards

Reports any and all near misses, incidents, first aid rendered, or unsafe working conditions to the Plant Manager and Safety Manager immediately without exception

Administers and models safety in his/her area of responsibility

Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and plant safety standards

Responsible for the safety and well-being of self and employees.

Production

Safety always takes priority over production

Primarily responsible for everything and everyone on the machine

Responsible for managing crew on the machine (rotating, breaks, etc.)

Works in conjunction with the Team Leader to manage packers, trainees, feeders, and belt man

Performs Make Ready on machine

Proofreads job jacket for specific job information

Collects customer job samples (if required)

Achieves production goals for waste, output, and make readies

Ensures all DMS checklists and documents are filled out completely and correctly

Check products for non-conforming issues (glue, folds, bad scores, cuts, poor prints etc)

Sets up proper delivery for every job

Sets Leary system for glue detection

Fills out daily production report

Set up code printers

Troubleshoots gluers, Leary system and other applicable production equipment as needed

Responsible for product safety and product quality, and reports product safety and product quality problems to Senior Management or Quality Manager.

Quality

Maintains excellent product quality

Ensures control plan is adhered to

Performs Leary challenge

Responsible for ensuring that correct procedure is followed for rejection of raw material

Responsible for ensuring proper procedure is followed for rejecting or passing questionable product produced by their machine

Maintenance

Can assist in maintenance of machine when necessary.

Housekeeping

Assists with housekeeping of machine.

Responsible for the cleanliness of the equipment in their assigned area.

Machinery

Perform and ensure all preventative maintenance is being performed on machine according to scheduled Zone PM’s

Performance Excellence

Be actively engaged in applicable performance excellence activities.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.