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Posted 5 Jul 2026
Folder Gluer Operator
WestRock
📍 Hendersonville
Full-time
Job description
<div class="article__content__view"> <div class="article__content__view__field t--j"> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. </div> </div> <div class="article__content__view__field t--j"> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> <p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">GENERAL PURPOSE: The Gluer Operator makes ready gluer based on carton size and style and completes production run for maximum quality and efficiency. The Gluer Operator is accountable for all aspects of gluer performance; will lead, give directions, monitor work of their machine crew and compliance with PPE and safety guidelines.</span></p> <p><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrates competency in all basic and advanced folds, straight line, auto bottom, internals, and inner partitions. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Reviews job order to determine specifications and/or special instructions for job and examines approved sample to determine gluing areas, folding areas and pre-breaks required to produce carton.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Performs line clearance according to established QOP.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Reviews job order to determine specifications and/or special instructions for job and examines approved sample to determine gluing areas, folding areas and pre-breaks required to produce carton.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Sets and makes adjustments to gluer to achieve specifications.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Makes determination as to the number of cartons to pack in case to provide consistent case counts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Examines glue pot and if necessary, clean, check level of glue in glue pot on all gluers and in drum for extrusion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Sets barcode scanner; challenges barcode scanner to ensure proper function and Vision system when applicable. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Sets glue scanner; challenges glue scanner to ensure proper function.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Throughout production run, perform checks to ensure cartons are folding properly and glue application is consistent and accurate. Monitors identification bars on multiple order jobs to prevent mixed items.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Ensures any non-conforming materials are identified.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Sets up and runs tag machines for jobs that require tags or labels. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Assists in the repair and preventative maintenance of gluers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, safety rules, security procedures and instructions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">This position will help keep department in specs within all 5S and SQF guidelines, and immediately report any food safety concerns to management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Performs other job duties as assigned.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">QUALIFICATIONS: </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Good basic computer skills in order to utilize our operating systems. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Good problem-solving skills.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Good communicator and able to monitor finishing team members to enable them to perform assigned responsibilities accurately.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Must have working knowledge of finishing machine (gluer) and mechanical aptitude.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work in team environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work with little supervision.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Good attendance record.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Must pass color vision test. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Good mathematical ability, including good understanding of measurement systems and ability to utilize various measuring devices, e.g., calipers, micrometers, etc.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">3-years' experience operating a gluer or successfully completing a formalized on the job training program or equivalent combination.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">•</span><span style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p>#SmurfitWestrockJobs</p> </div> </div> <div class="article__content__view__field "> <div class="article__content__view__field__value"> Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. </div> </div> </div>