Carton Gluing Operator (2nd & 3rd Shift)

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Department: Carton Gluing

Position reports to: Production Manager

Summary:
A gluer operator is a skilled trade requiring up to 4 years of apprenticeship training on various assets throughout the department before successful completion of the program. This position requires a self-starter with a desire to efficiently produce a quality folding carton in a team setting. Job duties include setup and operation of various folder/ gluers including ancillary devices.
 
Job Duties:
1. Set up and operates asset, including detection and scanning, to set production requirements per SOP's, related work instructions and Control Riders.
2. Actively monitors production efficiency completing all documentation and reporting accurately.
3. Trouble shoot machine problems as it pertains to equipment and set up.
4. Assists in minimizing the scope of remakes (identifying problems in a timely fashion through attributing).
5. Achieve expectations set by the lead or supervisor through the use of white boards and sustain production expectations.
6. Provides consistent up to date information to the production lead and/or management during each process control check.
7. Relieves crew for breaks and to assist in training.
8. Performs other related duties as required.
 
Leadership (The "How"):
1. Lives and conducts business by a values-based "walking the talk". Leads and maintains a high level of consistency between what is said, and what is done. Is committed to the "What" that needs to be done, and also the "How"-- the manner in which it is accomplished.
2. Is committed to employee engagement and fostering two way dialogue and active communication with employee owners on all shifts. Is committed to a visible presence with all teams.
3. Holds people in high regard. Gains buy-in from team members, is transparent, credible, and trustworthy. Has the courage to tell the truth, and is able to resolve conflict. Encourages skill development and learning.
4. Grasps the power of Employee Ownership, and can relate positively with Employee-Owners. Is able to coach, encourage, support, teach, counsel, correct, and hold accountable.
5. Committed to lean and process improvement. Has a bias for action, is committed to Lean practice and discipline, works effectively with teams, is comfortable with data and utilizing it to influence business decisions.
6. Ability to lead and influence. Leads by example and models exemplary behavior, including emotional balance and maturity. Ego is appropriately in check.
7. Supports the Cultural Behaviors and understands their role in both the external competitive and internal employee-ownership arenas: Quality Lifestyle, Customer Experience, Lean Enterprise, and Solutions Engineering.
8. Believes that most people want to do a good job, want to be part of a successful company, and desire to make a contribution to that success in a meaningful way. These influence how the Leader interfaces with others and approaches business challenges.
 
Requirements:
1. Skill to motivate your assigned team through consistent and reasonable communication.
2. The ability to understand defects which may be encountered in the manufacturing of Folding Cartons.
3. A good attitude and attendance with the willingness to work overtime on short notice.
4. Mechanical aptitude for both trouble shooting and for maintaining the equipment to factory specifications.
5. Safety must always be practiced and be a priority.
6. A solid understanding of basic electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic fundamentals.
7. Hand eye coordination to deed or catch product while relieving crew members during breaks.
8. Accurate reporting in the ERP and other documentation.
9. An eye for detail will be critical for detecting quality imperfections during production.
10. The ability to make quality decisions while under production pressures.
11. Mentoring skills for new and experienced member of your team.
12. Team player that sets an example for the crew.
13. Supervisory skills as you oversee other members on your team.
14. The ability to show adequate progress after each review cycle and achieve journeyman status in the allotted time frame.
15. The desire to continue to learn and hone your skill set throughout your career as this is an ever-changing and challenging field.
16. Physical Requirements: Twisting, turning, squeezing, reaching, reaching over equipment, kneeling, crawling, pulling, extended periods of standing, ability to lift 50 pounds.