PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company.  As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work©, we continue to invest heavily in our people, our company culture and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation.  PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

The Gluer Operator Trainee position is a learning positon that supports the manufacturing process in the plant operations.  The primary responsibility of the gluer operator trainee position is to learn operate the gluer.  The Gluer Operator starts the machine when all sections are set up and all team members are aware of intention to start. Upon startup of gluer, the Gluer Operator will check cartons for proper folding of creases, caliper and bond as well as check for marks or other defects. The Gluer Operator continuously checks the cartons for defects – cracking, gluing, printing and caliper, etc. If defects are found, the Gluer Operator will stop the machine, if necessary, and make corrective adjustments.

This is a training position that is ideal for candidates that like working with machines. The ideal candidate does not have to know how to work on a gluer but be willing to learn how to perform the job role

Duties and Primary Responsibilities that will be learned:

• Produce a quality carton at the most productive speed
• Perform duties with minimal supervision
• Follow work order specification
• Make-ready Finishing equipment
• Communicates for customized orders to management and other operators
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Operator will also instruct crew in set up on machines, participate in making manual adjustments from time to time, instruct crew of what adjustments to make, he/she will also feed equipment, can participate as needed and instruct crew in what pre-break is need and how to perform this function, and communicate his/her talents to others so that they also learn from his/her expertise
• Responsible for daily inspection of equipment
• Responsible for products quality conformance
• Confers with management for approval after initial quality check
• Selects individually finished product off conveyor for Quality Control
• Operator trouble shoots print, die cut, registration and quality
• Involved in training and developmental goals of department
• Responsible and maintains that safety checks are completed on a continuing basis
• Works on housekeeping and special projects when applicable
• Reports all injuries and accidents
• Other duties and special projects are assigned

Must be:

• Mechanically inclined
• Physically fit to perform everyday duties
• Able to hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Able to use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes
• Able to pro-actively participates in discussing design projects with management, Customers and other departments
• Able to reviews and communicates schedules with management and other departments

 Language Skill:

• Ability to read, verbally communicate and write in English to respond to common inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills:

• Candidate must have the Ability to work mathematical concepts fundamentals of plain solid math.

Computer Skills:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of common computer functions.

 Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Candidate must have ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to bend, lift, push, pull
• Must be able to stand during scheduled shift 8 to 12 hours.
• Must be able to see, look and feel products

• Ability to work a computer and complete paperwork
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to think and act quick
• Ability to do basic math
• Dependable and reliable