Glue Operator

With roots going back to 1882 within the Teesside area, Harrison Packaging are a leading provider of innovative and quality cartons, supplying to some of the UK’s well-known brands such as those within the food, beverage, healthcare and household sectors.

**Role Summary**:
To manufacture Printed Folded Cartons to the required Glued specification, in line with business and customer objectives.

The Gluing Operator is responsible for making ready and running the Gluing Machines in a safe manner, in line with the customer specification and to the required production schedules set.

**Responsibilities**:
Ensuring all safe systems of work and standard operating procedures are always adhered to in Health & Safety, Production and Quality, as set out by the company.

Set up & run Folding Gluing machines, to an agreed customer specification, monitoring quality always, ensuring any defect is highlighted.

Maximise efficiencies and maintain optimum speeds for the machine, while ensuring the Health & Safety of the assistants is not compromised.

Manage assistant personnel within the department.

Complete all related paperwork and input data accurately.

Carry out maintenance and ensure the machines are kept in a good mechanical working order, reporting any issues to management.

Ensure the housekeeping of the machine and working area, is maintained, in line with the company standard.

Identify areas of improvements and work in a proactive manner.

Train and develop trainees and assistants within the department.

Any other duties that can be reasonably expected of the role.

**Knowledge, Skills & Experience**:
Good knowledge & experience of carton construction, and operating Folding Gluing machines, including glue detection and code reader QA systems.

Passionate about results and fundamental belief in Health & Safety, Quality, performance and training - demonstrates can do attitude

Self-motivated, with the ability to think individually with well-reasoned decision-making qualities.

Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with an excellent team working ethic as working well with others in a small team is a regular part of the role

Excellent attention to detail and willingness to challenge.

Ability to problem solve & mechanical aptitude

Physical skills like movement, coordination and dexterity

Has a strong belief in Harrison values, culture and vision and works with the interest of the company and its people at heart, whilst understands the need to follow Harrison procedures

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.88-£14.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

**Experience**:

- Glue Operator: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/04/2024
Reference ID: KEGO