Folder - All Widths jobs in Santa Ana, CA

Blower and Dempsay is a family-owned business in the heart of Santa Ana. Our mission is to help businesses throughout Southern California flourish through innovative packaging solutions.

We are experts in all areas of packaging and merchandising – concept development, planning, design, engineering, printing, manufacturing, consumer trends analysis, and project management.

We offer competitive benefits and the ability to work with a team of talented individuals. Listed below are the requirements for the position.

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with supporting the operator of the folder gluer including setup, operation, cleanup, and recommending improvements to operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the Accurate and efficient set-up of all folding and gluing operations of the machine in accordance with proper setup techniques.

Minimize waste of sheet stock and glue.

Assist in operate machine to run efficiently and produce quality products.

Ensure diagonal and corrugator scores are broken when necessary.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by assisting in the operation of the machinery at available capacity and speed.

Learn to run a variety of box styles.

Check quality of boxes during the run, including - mis-slotted boxes, loose liner, misprints, and any other defects.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.

Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.

Adhere to production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality and service goals. Report any unusual scheduling issues to Supervisor.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

6 months experience in the Press and Finishing Department.

6 months experience as a Folder/Gluer Assistant.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Product quality specifications.

Quality standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

BDC is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have the best person in every job. It is BDC’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. BDC is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of BDC regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person