Gluer Machine Operator - 3rd Shift (5 Day/8 Hour)

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy - We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.
• Servant - Hearted - We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers and the community.
• Relational - We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering and environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.
• Resourceful - We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

The Gluer Operator is responsible for the safe set up and operation of the folder / gluer machine ensuring high-quality packaging and products are produced at a consistent rate of speed in accordance with machine standards and production goals.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs safe operation and adjustments of the folder / gluer machine in a consistent manner to meet target speeds and produce quality packaging while maintaining standard safety, quality and production operating procedures; performs work independently and without direct supervision.
• Safely starts up, sets up and performs necessary machine adjustments ensuring precise measurements and proper alignments within the allotted time frame established for the specific job.
• Actively performs all SCT Quality procedures and standards including required quality checks and sample pulls ensuring customer specifications and quality standards are consistently met; actively works with the crew to ensure quality of the product meets all standard s and customer specifications with regard to folding, gluing, packaging, labeling, and stacking; identifies scrap defects and notifies Trainer or Supervisor of any discrepancies or areas of concern.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; uses situational awareness and actively looks for weak signals to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; consistently wears appropriate PPE for the task at hand and within the assigned area; immediately notifies Supervisor of any unsafe condition that exists.
• Troubleshoots and resolves various issues when running different styles of products or substrates; diagnoses and assists in minor repairs to resolve machine malfunctions.

• Thoroughly reviews previous shift's report to determine status of job and any issues with a job or the equipment, reviews production schedule and verifies all information on the job ticket.
• Logs productivity and provides comments for each production job in the manufacturing computer system; accurately completes production report and records production data; sets up and uses various scanners as needed.
• Communicates with upstream and downstream internal customers effectively to improve safety, quality and efficiency of production.
• Notifies appropriate crew member when additional cartons are needed to feed the machine, ensuring consistent run speeds and no interruptions to production run
• Operators may cross train in other areas or on other machines as needed
• Regularly observes and assists feeder packers on gluing line to ensure cases are packed to customer specifications including proper count and placement; assists with providing instruction and guides activities of feeder packers when necessary.
• Ensures that finished products with defects are properly scrapped and discarded while consistently following procedures to minimize waste.
• Communicates effectively with other team members throughout the shift and at shift change to share critical information necessary to perform the job safely and efficiently; collaborates regularly with Quality Technicians/Supervisor to obtain necessary approvals and to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Responsible for completing required routine cleaning and preventative maintenance duties of machine and ensuring all PM's are completed on time as established in the PM schedule.
• Actively seeks and adopts new updates and improvements to processes, new procedures, and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S program.
• Assists other departments or positions with duties as assigned.

AUTHORITY: Must have the ability to lead a crew that has been placed with them to execute the demands of the operation efficiently and to respond to oral instructions from the supervisor and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum of 1+ years of related experience and/or training operating a folder / gluer machine; must have basic computer skills and possess ability to utilize software. Must have mechanical ability and skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.