What are the responsibilities and job description for the Folder/Gluer Operator - opportunities for internal advancement (Apply in minutes) position at Quad?
As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clientswin every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturingplatform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhancetheir marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing inour people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their ownsuccess. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician,we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At ourcore, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way. Quad is seeking FolderGluer Operator at our Spartanburg, SC location. Theoperator performs set-up and operates the machine to automatically fold, glueand affix inserts andor outserts, security tags, and adhesive label onpreprinted stock to ensure that production accurately meets the customer joborder. We have openings on 2nd and 3rd shifts but are also looking forcandidates who are flexible and could work any of the shift options, asproduction needs do change from time to time :
- We have openings on each of these shifts : _
- 2 pm – 10 pm –
- M-F - $1.50 shift premium
- 10 pm – 6 am -
- Sunday-Thursday - $1.00 shift premium
- Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a $3 billion global marketing experiencecompany, that is among the largest magazine and direct-mail printers in theU.S. With over 15,000 employees, our company leverages its strong printfoundation through every facet of the marketing journey efficiently and atscale through its innovative, data-driven offerings.Join the Quad family and start your journey with a competitive wage _
- basedon your foldergluer experience.
- But this is just the beginning. At Quad,we’re committed to helping you grow, exceed your limits, and achieve yourgoals every step of the way. Together, let’s build a future where you thriveand succeed.
- Essential Functions of this position include :
- Prepare for Operation - Check order documentation, verify accuracy, and communicate order information and additional instructions to support staff to prepare for order production. Establish the most efficient manner to run the product through the assigned machine to produce the expected quality and quantity. Make ready for production by setting up the machine. components to create products in line with customer specifications.
- Operate Gluer Machine - Operate assigned equipment following Company policies and procedures. Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed. Perform routine adjustments as needed. Direct support staff as needed to complete orders.
- Perform Maintenance - Observe and monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are needed. Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned equipment during shift.
- Perform Quality Checks - Complete quality checklist(s) and perform quality checks of the product throughout to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Perform Line Clearance - Clean assigned area by removing all products from the line, trash, boxes, and other supplies associated with a completed order.
- EXAMPLES OF POWERED EQUIPMENT USED
- Folding and gluing machines, automatic sealing equipment, Inserters, Tape Heads, computers, trash compactor, automatic labelers (EAM), and roller-conveyor table.
- Required Qualifications :
- Previous foldergluer experience in the printingpackaging
- fields is highly desired.
- The ideal candidate will support operational productivity and Company profitability by assisting with the operation of printing press machinery to accurately and efficiently produce products to customer specifications and Company quality standards.
- Able to perform work-related functions requiring the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Interpreted instructions, job orders, production sheets, and work-related documents.
- Able to communicate problems and malfunctions to co-workers and leadmanagement.
- Ability to work 8-hour shifts, with overtime and holidays as required (OT paid over 40 hours per week).
- Ability to lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift to 50 pounds occasionally, stand long hours (8-hour shift), use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions, and use vision to identify defects. We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays,vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We arecommitted to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do notneed to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad doesnot discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color,national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basisprohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibitsharassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protectedcategories. Drug-Free Workplace