Gluer Operator Assistant (Cobourg, ON, CA, K9A 4L1)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Position Description:

• The Gluer Assistant assists the Operator with setting up and operating on the Expertfold and Domino machines and related peripheral / supporting equipment for the purpose of manufacturing finished and glued cartons. They understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Essential Functions:

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following .

• Stacks carton blanks in feed mechanism
• Observes automatic feeding, forming, and gluing of box blanks to detect machine malfunctions
• Stands-in for Gluer Operator when he/she is unavailable (breaks, vacations etc)
• Inspects completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work order specifications, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct variations
• Packs finished product into corrugate boxes as per customer requirements
• Palletizes finished product
• Prints labels
• Keeps daily time and materials usage reports and records information in PECAS
• Performs Preventative Maintenance
• Disassembles machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools
• Moves controls to regulate glue application, to synchronize speed of machine components, and to adjust pressure of the glue
• Adjusts machine controls to correct variations
• Ensures that Health & Safety and SQF standards are maintained

Education and Experience Required:

• Grade 12 or acceptable experience.
• On-the-job related experience required.

Skills and Physical Requirement:

• General schedules are an 8hr 3 shift operation and/or 12-hour continental shifts with rotating weekends off, however, employees must be willing to work alternate schedules or overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Occasional walking, bending and turning
• Frequently reaching and twisting
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

Pay Range: $22.03/hr - $25.45/hr

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected] . 

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