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Gluer Operator Trainee

Smurfit Westrock • Lanett, AL • 8h ago

Pay Rate: $26.72 - 29.72 (pay increases with training proficiency)

$26.72 stage 1 (beginner trainee/completed 25% training knowledge)

$27.72 stage 2 (completed 50% training knowledge)

$28.72 stage 3 (completed 75% training knowledge)

$29.72 fully trained

The Opportunity:

The Gluer Operator is in charge on the glue line and is ultimately responsible for glue line\u2019s safety, quality, and efficiency. This position plays a critical role as they are responsible for setting up the gluer and ensuring the entire line can run good product efficiently. The Gluer Operator is responsible for overseeing work and giving work instructions to the Assistant Gluer Operator and Gluer Associates to perform at the highest level.

Key Outcomes / Accountabilities

Follow all safety procedures and report any unsafe conditions to a lead or manager

Make ready the folder gluer and ensure the remaining equipment has been set up correctly

Lead crew throughout the entire shift giving work instructions and ensuring the crew is performing and working as a team

Able to run and setup all Straight-line Gluers, Robots, Case Erectors, and Packers

Ensure good quality products are produced by performing routine quality checks for conformance

Expected to work with the Assistant Gluer Operator to teach them how to operate the gluer

Troubleshoot the glue line and resolve any operational downtime events

Rotate with others on the line to give ergonomic relief as rotation schedule dictates

Perform machine preventative maintenance, DEC, 5S, and general housekeeping

Accurately input quality and production data into the corresponding systems

Ensure copy changes are performed correctly by following the line clearance procedure

Perform at the highest efficiency level - run the gluer at or above target speed with maximum uptime and low waste

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1-2 year experience in gluing folding cartons or comparable manufacturing or mechanical experience

Strong mechanical aptitude - able to interpret how pieces of the machine work together to achieve functionality

Ability to read materials to understand and apply content such as instruction manuals, procedure manuals or assembly manuals

Ability to write, in order to accomplish such tasks as completing forms or communicating simple instructions

Ability to perform basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Ability to carryout tasks which require a sequence of steps usually performed in a particular order - the problems are routine and easy to recognize

Ability to make decisions that are short-range and usually affect only a small group or work team

Ability to complete tasks as assigned by others with occasional direction

Ability to communicate, explain and interpret well-defined business issues or procedures following established patterns

Working Conditions & General Work Requirements

Must wear safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection and other safety gear as required

Continuous standing and walking

Occasional kneeling, crouching, squatting and bending

Frequent heavy lifting - 50lbs

Ability to work any shift (night or day)

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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