Gluer Operator

Overview

At Golden West Packaging Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great work happens when employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. As a company built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we offer an environment where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and your contributions make a real impact. If you’re looking to build a meaningful career with a team that values integrity, accountability, and opportunity, we invite you to explore what it’s like to grow with Golden West Packaging Group.

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various gluing machines to produce excellent quality products for our customers. The Operator is also responsible for directing the work of team members to maximize productivity. When job is complete operator will due a complete line clearance. Weigh waste and document waste and cases on job ticket.

• Operate various glue machines, glue extrusion units, and case packing machines.
• Reduce carton waste and rework and produce quality cartons.
• Read and understand the order job ticket before make-ready or for a job already running.
• Feed, pack, catch cartons when needed.
• Check carton quality, batch count and case pack regularly.
• Complete the job order and check final production count against order.
• Ensure feeders, catchers, packers complete their assigned duties effectively.
• Assist case stacker with setting up and labeling cases.
• Perform operator level machine repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Complete preventative maintenance and the appropriate documentation as required.
• Clean machines and sweep floors.
• Carton rework or salvage if necessary.
• Make partial pallet if needed.
• Line clearance when applicable.
• Other tasks: achieve targeted performance standards on make-ready, run, non-chargeable times and waste; provide daily feedback to supervision; adhere to safety rules; follow directions of Shift Supervisor.

• Bobst Expert fold
• SCM-850
• SCM
• Jagenberg Diana

• Preparing the jobs for gluing; line clearance; locate job ticket; completing make-readies and in-process adjustments on glue machines.
• Once Job is Signed Off due 1st Article Inspections; continue checks through run.
• Readiness and operation of glue machines, extrusion units, and case packing machines.
• Maintain carton quality, ensure accuracy of batch counts and final production against order.
• Feeding, packing, catching cartons; assist with setup and labeling of cases; perform maintenance as needed.
• Carton rework or salvage as necessary; complete job tickets and document waste and counts.
• Make partial pallets if needed; line clearance; maintain housekeeping standards.

Education & Work Experience

• Three plus years of experience as a Gluer/Finishing Operator in a manufacturing folding carton plant is highly desirable.
• Experience setting up and operating gluing machines, producing side seam, auto bottom, reverse fold, window cartons on various substrates, coatings and laminates such as foil, UV, and aqueous coatings is required.
• Experience setting up and operating glue extrusion units, case packers and performing operator level maintenance.
• High school Diploma
• 3-5+ years in industry specific experience

Interpersonal/Work Relationship Skills

• Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others; keeps commitments; keeps others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; addresses problems constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical solutions.
• Interacts with fellow managers, employees, vendors and customers in a professional and respectful manner; respects diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in math, writing and computer skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.