Lead Gluer Operator (Mon–Thur, 3pm-1am)

Opening Summary:

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is hiring an experienced Gluer Operator Lead to join our Finishing Department in Sheboygan, WI. This is a hands-on working lead role designed for an experienced folding carton professional who wants more responsibility, influence, and stability—without giving up time on the machines. You’ll play a key role in daily production while helping guide the crew, support quality standards, and drive continuous improvement.

Shift:

Monday – Thursday | 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Consistent schedule with three-day weekends every week.

Compensation

Lead-level pay based on experience. Minimum pay will be an hourly base equivalent to approximately $58,760 annually

Key Responsibilities:

Operate, set up, and maintain all Finishing Department equipment, including:

Domino 110

Visionfold 110 and Cartonpack

Alpina with Easy Feeder and Cartonpack II

Masterfold with Easy Feeder, Batch Inverter, and Cartonpack II

HHS gluing systems

Heiber Schroeder window machines

Serve as a working lead—running equipment while supporting the Supervisor with daily production, safety, and quality goals.

Review job jackets/factory tickets to ensure proper scheduling, process flow, and customer specifications.

Verify materials for accuracy and completeness before and after jobs.

Ensure SOPs, machine standards, and quality requirements are met while hitting customer deadlines.

Communicate job expectations clearly to operators and crews so everyone understands requirements upfront.

Share your expertise by training, coaching, and mentoring operators, assistants, and inspector/packers.

Maintain machine maintenance logs and coordinate timely repairs (no repairs beyond training or OEM specifications).

Perform first-article quality approvals and support QA processes and procedures.

Fill in as needed across departmental areas for vacations, absences, training, or production needs.

Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV).

Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe finishing department.

Qualifications:

5 years of experience in folding carton finishing operations or related manufacturing discipline.

Proven ability to operate and troubleshoot gluer and finishing equipment.

Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.

High level of technical, problem-solving, and process-improvement ability.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Working knowledge of Microsoft products and manufacturing/ERP systems (Encore experience preferred).

Sense of urgency with a strong focus on safety, quality, and production.

High school diploma or GED required.

Ability to read factory tickets, follow detailed instructions, and perform basic math calculations.

Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 40 pounds in a manufacturing environment with loud noise levels.