Gluer Machine Setup Operator - Simpsonville, KY

Location: Simpsonville, KYAbout the JobDay Shift and Night Shift Availability | Excellent Benefits | Climate Controlled

Key Job Responsibilities: Provide instruction, direction, and support to the entire crew working on the assigned equipment. Educate less senior employees and train them to attain higher levels of achievement, up to and including up automatic gluing machine, including feeder, score breakers, glue application systems, bar code readers, pressure rolls, and delivery, to operate at maximum speed and efficiency while providing superior quality. Knowledgeable of the raw materials, support materials, tools, and principles associated with folding carton gluing. Make necessary mechanical adjustments required to prepare all types of gluing equipment to glue specified manufacturing orders. Operate all types of gluers at maximum production speed, maximum utilization, and minimum waste. Perform feeding function and observe the machine to maintain operating efficiency and quality. Receive and interpret production orders and verbal orders. Ensure glued cartons meet all quality specifications for gluing characteristics and perform final inspection. Operate hand, fork, and clamp trucks as required. Operate quality control equipment as required and perform assigned Quality Assurance tasks. Maintain a constant supply of all raw materials, tools, and support items to ensure continuous operation of the equipment throughout the manufacturing run. Report causes for all machine downtime, reasons for not meeting planned productivity, and reasons for material waste. Ensure the work area and methods used are always safe and reasonably free from risk of health problems and injury, including proper handling of heavy items, repetitive movements, and hazardous materials. Maintain cleanliness and compliance with all proper tagging of each load for identification and report production quantity and quality by run sequence. Advise team facilitator and/or supervisor on the status of job supplies and materials. Complete daily time sheets and machine reports. Lubricate equipment, make minor repairs, and help in clean up. Advise supervisor of any need for major repairs or adjustments. Contribute to studies related to recommendations and/or decisions for purchasing additional buildings or equipment. Cooperate with management by performing any business duties necessary to effect accurate and efficient workflow. Train someone to serve as backup for this position and serve as backup for another position. Comply with all rules, regulations, and safety requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education: High School Diploma/GEDRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operate hand jack and hydraulic pallet jack
• Understand job jacket information
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude necessary to be successful in the position
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment

Additional Information: Focused on solving difficult challenges with innovative packaging solutions that meet specific needs with a lean and sustainable approach.

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour