Feeder Catcher

Responsibilities:

The Gluer Operator is responsible for running any gluer safely, producing conforming cartons at a high rate of speed to achieve production standards with minimal waste. Must complete all hourly checks and maintain quality consistent with cGMP practices and specifications. Must complete all production and process control documentation. Must relieve crew members for breaks, lunches and communicate with crew members to solve any problems that may arise quickly. Must complete make readies on all gluers efficiently and complete all key areas of the Start Up Checklist prior to sign-off and start-up, and as follows:

• . Determine machine speed and know approximate production at all times. Exceed minimum production standards
• Know approximately how much more cartons to glue and how many more cases are needed to complete an order
• Check and understand all detection systems, electronic counters as well as sensors
• Able to make machine adjustments in order to maintain machine at safety, quality and production standards
• Promote teamwork within crew to minimize machine downtime
• Check for scrap and quality defects on flat stock; continuously check for quality defects of the finished product
• Must strive to find ways to reduce variability in manufacturing processes to increase quality.
• Must strive to find ways to reduce variability in manufacturing processes to increase quality
• Must do hourly quality checks and record results
• Be willing to try new methods and engage in a problem-solving culture
• Be sure work area is kept clean at all times- identifies items in the work area that are no longer used and alerts leadership. Finds ways to label and create visual markings to make tools/parts easy to find and return
• Use and wear all protective gear as required (ear plugs, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hair nets)

• Make Ready: Set up all gluers to precise measurements and alignments within allotted time for next production run
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager, supervisor, lead person
  • Make Ready: Set up all gluers to precise measurements and alignments

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of operator experience preferred
• Good leadership and communication skills
• The ability to operate all finishing equipment with proficiency
• The ability to train machine tenders on gluers, auto packers and related equipment
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Strong safety orientation-role model for safe behavior
• Teamwork skills