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Folder Gluer Operator

Smurfit Westrock
Claremont, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026
Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Relocation Assistance May Be Provided.

Hiring Immediately - Full Time

Folder Gluer Operator - Claremont, NC

Shift: Night shift 7PM-7AM

Starting Payrate Depends On Experience

Nightshift differential: $3.00/hr

What We Offer

  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available immediately
  • 401K with company match
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
  • Other benefits such as company paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Tuition Assistance and more
  • Annual Reimbursement for Safety Shoes
  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The Opportunity

  • Perform and document quality audit, verify job completion, understand job sheet, check job specifications to carton, make-ready machine. Gluer Operators have the main duties of preparing the gluers for upcoming jobs, operating the gluers during job and maintaining it between jobs, monitor carton quality, maintain materials for production, complete necessary reports (forms), maintain housekeeping to standards set by management and additional job duties assigned by department manager.

Compliance with all workplace rules, policies and procedures, i.e. SQF, safety, etc.

Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, ear plugs, Appropriate Gloves, Safety Shoes, Hair and Beard net if applicable, Bump Caps if applicable and Level 7 Sleeves if Applicable

  • Testing and Measuring Ability (General Math): Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.) Learn to operate testing devices (i.e. Chatillon, E J Caddy, Mettler PM 480, Fluke IR Thermometer. Pallet jack certification. General mechanical aptitude. Pass Farnsworth Munsel-100 Hue Test.
  • Written/Verbal Communications Skills: Must follow detailed instructions for training and quality.
  • Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
  • Knowledge of Cartons: Perform quality checks on cartons being processed.

Essential/Marginal Functions And Physical Requirements

Essential: Refer to DP303

Marginal: Orientation/training of temporary and/or new hire employees.

Special Note: Lifting anything over 50lbs requires a team lift and a device to lift the load. No one person is ever to lift over 50lbs.

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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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