Gluer Operators

GLUER OPERATORS at Green Bay Packaging - Folding Carton Division summary:

Operate and set up folder-gluer and window-gluer machines to produce cartons to specification, performing feeding, troubleshooting, adjustments, jam clearing, and routine maintenance while meeting production quotas and quality standards. Role requires repetitive manual lifting (up to 50 lbs), fine motor skills, mechanical aptitude, following written/verbal instructions, shift work (3rd shift with initial training on 1st shift), and adherence to safety and quality-first practices.

Prior manufacturing, folder-gluing, quality control, or troubleshooting experience is preferred; benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Our Gluer Operators are responsible for the set-up and operation of folder-gluer machines, ensuring all cartons meet our high-quality standards, for all our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up window/folder-gluer machines
• Feed machines during production runs
  • High-Volume Manual Feeding: Must be able to continuously lift, fan, and load stacks of paperboard into the machine feed. This requires repetitive reaching and gripping.
• Troubleshoot and perform machine adjustments as needed
• Must be comfortable standing and moving in a fast-paced environment for the duration of an 8-hour shift, maintaining the physical pace required to keep the machine running at target speeds.
• Follow work instructions and procedures for each job
• Meet job quotas and maintain product conformance to specifications
• Perform general maintenance
  • Fine motor skills required for clearing occasional jams and making precise adjustments to belts, guides, and glue guns.
• Handle all other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Quality-conscious individual must have a high attention to detail
  • Use a "quality-first" mindset to stop the machine if product integrity is questioned, ensuring we maintain our reputation for excellence with every customer.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to communicate and comprehend written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work with technology and automated systems
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Must be willing to work 3rd shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10pm-6am) with some overtime/weekend work
  • Training on 1st Shift (Monday - Friday, 6am-2pm) up to the first 120 days of employment
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Wellness programs
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Company 401(k) and pension plan

About Green Bay Packaging Inc.

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin container board mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states.

We are dedicated to the innovative development of our products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit

• 2 year(s):
  Quality control
• 2 year(s):
  Troubleshooting Skills
• 2 year(s): mechanically inclined and possess good mechanical skills
• 2 year(s): folder gluing experience

• High School or better

• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group
• Leader:
  Inspires teammates to follow them

• Growth Opportunities:
  Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Job Security:
  Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Keywords:

folder gluer operator, packaging machine operator, carton production, machine setup and troubleshooting, manual feeding, quality control, preventive maintenance, shift work, mechanical aptitude