Folder Gluer - Apprentice

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

• Program Summary:
  
  The qualifying Folder-Gluer Apprentice will participate in an accelerated training program in the RRD
  
  Packaging manufacturing environment that features four (4) graduating steps of increasing skill level,
  
  responsibility and pay. This training program may be completed in as few as 18 months or as many as 24 months, depending on the participant's pace of progress. Upon graduating from the program, the participant will be fully qualified to assume the duties and receive the compensation of a experienced Folder-Gluer Operator.
• Responsibilities:
  
  The successful Folder-Gluer Apprentice will learn and perform the following:
  
  1. Operate safely in the plant and on equipment.
  
  2. Communicate effectively with other Folder-Gluer operators and all upstream and downstream
  
  process owners.
  
  3. Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on the Folder-Gluer equipment.
  
  4. Maintain a clean and organized machine and work area.
  
  5. Adhere to company's operational and safety policies and reporting rules.
  
  6. Proof original job copy to sample to confirm accuracy of job specifications before job runs.
  
  7. Set up and operate Folder-Gluer equipment with precision, and meet production targets and
  
  goals.
  
  8. Perform Folding-Gluing operations according to a standard documented sequence.
  
  9. Prepares finished product by placing in boxes or Gaylord containers for delivery.
  
  10. Verify accuracy of entire Folding-Gluing operation, before, during and at completion of process,
  
  and prepare an error-free handoff to incoming shift operators and downstream processes.
  
  11. Maintain records of time, tasks, and number of pieces completed per job in proper database(s).
  
  12. Understands, completes, and verifies all necessary paperwork for appropriate task/job as
  
  deemed necessary.
  
  13. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Incoming Knowledge and Skills:
  
  * Self-motivated, eager to train and expand skills into a career path.
  
  * Ability to comprehend and follow safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment.
  
  * Possess basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions,
  
  decimal conversions and use of rulers and other linear measurement devices.
  
  * Ability to understand and communicate both written and oral instructions.
  
  * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  * Ability to quickly interpret and follow team leader's directions.
  
  * Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment including team leader role.
  
  * Possess strong attention to detail and quality of work product.
  
  * Possess mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand tools.
  
  * Possess basic computer skills.
  
  * Prefer 1- 2 years of general work experience in a manufacturing or mechanical environment
• Physical Job Requirements:
  
  * Standing or walking for 8-12 hours, with frequent bending, pushing and pulling motions.
  
  * Grasping and maneuvering with both hands and arms over long periods of time.
• * Lifting 35 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
  
  * Adequate visual acuity for small details in a well-lit environment.
  
  * Must be able to work around chemicals (UV), adhesives (liquid cold glue and hot melt glues) and
  
  paper board products.

Shift Hours: 4AM - 2PM / Monday-Thursday

Pay range for this position is $23.25 to $36.25 per hour; however, base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans