What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gluer Machine Setup Operator position at Neff Packaging Solutions?
Gluer Machine Setup Operator
Neff Packaging Solutions, a mid-size family-owned manufacturing company located in Simpsonville, Kentucky is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Gluer Machine Setup Operator. We offer competitive pay and relocation assistance as we continue to grow. At Neff Packaging Solutions, our people make the difference so we offer paid holidays plus amazing insurance benefits after 90 days! Benefits include a rich PPO medical plan and a generous 401(k) plus much more.
About the job
**DAY SHIFT AND NIGHT SHIFT AVAILABILITY ** EXCELLENT BENEFITS ** CLIMATE CONTROLLED **
Key Job Responsibilities
Neff Packaging Solutions, a mid-size family-owned manufacturing company located in Simpsonville, Kentucky is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Gluer Machine Setup Operator. We offer competitive pay and relocation assistance as we continue to grow. At Neff Packaging Solutions, our people make the difference so we offer paid holidays plus amazing insurance benefits after 90 days! Benefits include a rich PPO medical plan and a generous 401(k) plus much more.
About the job
**DAY 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.
- Able to educate less senior employees and train them to attain higher levels of achievement, up to and including operator.
- Set 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.
- Able to make the necessary mechanical adjustments required to prepare all types of gluing equipment to glue specified manufacturing orders.
- Responsible for receiving and interpreting production orders and verbal orders. Responsible to ensure that glued cartons meet all quality specification of customer for gluing characteristics and is responsible for final inspection.
- Operate hand, fork, and clamp trucks as required.
- Operate quality control equipment as required. 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 entire run of a manufacturing order. This includes the need to strive for continuous running of the equipment during the run by making arrangements for backup during lunch and other company approved breaks.
- Responsible for reporting causes for all machine downtime regardless of whether chargeable or nonchargeable, reasons for not meeting planned productivity, and reasons for material waste.
- Make certain the work area and methods used are always safe and reasonably free from risk of health problems and injury. This includes addressing the best methods of handling heavy items, repetitive movements, and hazardous materials; and seeing that the department is clean and in conformance with all company and government regulations.
- Responsible for making sure there is a tag for each load for identification according to procedures and report production quantity and quality by run sequence.
- Advise team facilitator and/or supervisor on the status of job supplies and materials. Make out daily time sheets and machine reports.
- Lubricate equipment, make minor repairs and help in clean up. Advise the team facilitator and/or supervisor of any need for major repairs or adjustments. This position may also be required to contribute to studies related to recommendations and/or decisions for purchasing additional buildings or equipment.
- Cooperate with management by agreeing to perform any business duties necessary to effect accurate and efficient flow of business.
- Be willing to train someone to serve as backup to this position and serve as backup for another position.
- Comply with all company rules, regulations, and safety requirements
- Other duties as assigned by management
Physical Requirements
Use hand tools
Standing for the whole shift
Bending, squatting, leaning, lifting
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Required Licensure And Certifications
N/A
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Operate hand jack and hydraulic pallet jack
Understand job jacket information
Complete necessary paperwork
Demonstrate a level of 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
Neff Packaging Solutions proudly produces innovative custom packaging solutions for many of the nation's top Branded Consumer Product companies. Our company is focused on solving difficult challenges with innovative Packaging Solutions that meets specific needs, with an approach that is both lean and sustainable.