Job Description

1st Shift Folder/Gluer Assistant (Mon.-Thurs.) 6am-4:30pm

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: LaGrange, GA (LG3)

Set up and operate the line in order to produce product that meets quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities

To perform duties required by supervisor to include but not limited to the following:

• Able to and willingly operates all gluers at established average efficiency level of 90% or better.
• Troubleshoot common machine/quality problems and make necessary mechanical adjustments to correct problems.
• Operate equipment at optimum efficiency.
• Ensure proper inner cartons are being used for product being run.
• Check glue pattern on inner carton for proper amount and location.
• Perform brand and size changes in an efficient manner.
• Inspect inner cartons coming down compression line for quality product.
• Load inner cartons.
• Monitor carton quality to ensure trays are packed square and stacked neatly on pallet.
• Perform quality checks at least once per hour and complete quality check sheets.
• Clean any jams.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of line to GMP standards by removing cartons and other trash, removing dust and debris, etc.
• Complete production report, make pallet labels, transfer tickets and complete WIP load tickets.
• Keep adequate supply of lids, trays and pallets on hand and/or at the line.
• Assist with make ready whenever possible.
• Understand and follow production schedule.
• Identify substandard product or raw materials.
• Transport finished goods to the proper staging location.
• Any other duties as requested or required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Ability to lift 35 lbs
• Ability to stand ten hours (twelve during busy season)
• High school diploma or GED required
• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate forklift

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)