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WestRock Company

Folder Gluer Operator Trainee

WestRock Company, Hendersonville, North Carolina, us, 28793

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Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Purpose Train to become a proficient, competent Gluer Operator by working with and assisting the Glue Operators. Learn to make mechanical adjustments and set up equipment according to the job ticket specifications. Learn to maintain and operate gluing machine(s) at the required production speeds while controlling quality, waste, safety, and housekeeping standards.

Essential Job Functions

Learn to set up jobs according to job ticket instruction and approved structure

Review job tickets for specifications, set‑up time, run speed, labels, folding orientation, skid size, skid height, quantity, ship date and any special instructions

Learns to run equipment at the required speeds while maintaining quality, waste and safety standards

Follows all standard operating procedures relevant to job, position and department

Learns to monitor production schedules checking for current job and next scheduled job

Uses hand tools as needed to form cartons correctly

Verifies Feeder, Packer and Pad‑Lockers have the proper materials

Complete all production reports and/or logbooks

Learns to verify that counts and reports are correct

Trains to prepare for future runs to enable quick and efficient set‑ups

Aids other Operators and assists Feeders and Packers as needed

Perform routine and preventive maintenance including lubrication and repairs to equipment except for electrical problem.

Maintains records as required daily

Keeps work area neat and clean

Works with and assists gluer operator with operation of folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current Standard Operating Procedures with the goal of learning to perform work independently

Works with and assists gluer operator with make‑ready, feeder, pre‑fold, final fold, and delivery with the goal of learning to perform work independently

Assists with set up of glue system, bar code scanners and pack station with goal of learning to do work independently

Performs other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

This position will train as a packer/feeder before beginning Folder Gluer training

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

Ability to maintain good attendance.

Willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods

Basic computer skills

Able to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Must meet required criteria every six months as outlined in the training matrix

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee is required to: sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear.

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.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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