Day in the Life: Corrugated Converting Operator

You start your shift with a job ticket in hand and a plan in mind. After a quick equipment check, you load tooling and bring the line up to speed. By mid-morning, rotary die cutters and flexo folder-gluers are humming, sheets are feeding true, and registration is dialed in. You keep an eye on run speed, waste, and quality checkpoints—making on-the-fly adjustments so boxes ship exactly to spec. When something’s off, you troubleshoot fast, swap worn parts, and keep production moving safely.

What You'll Do

• Set, operate, and change over corrugated converting equipment, including rotary die cutters, flexo folder-gluers, and box makers.
• Install dies, plates, and related tooling to match job specifications and ticket details.
• Adjust machine parameters—speed, pressure, and feed alignment—to maintain throughput and product quality.
• Continuously monitor production runs, responding quickly to alignment or registration issues.

Quality—Built In, Not Inspected In

• Inspect finished pieces for accuracy, alignment, score depth, cut quality, and print fidelity.
• Verify measurements, scoring, cutting, and printing against customer specifications.
• Identify defects and make real-time corrections to eliminate root causes.
• Document production and in-process quality checks clearly and completely.

Keep It Running

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues methodically to restore performance.
• Replace consumables and wear parts (blades, belts, dies) as needed.
• Escalate and coordinate major repairs with maintenance personnel.

Safety First, Always

• Follow all safety standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Wear required PPE consistently and correctly.
• Comply with company policies and OSHA regulations.

Tools & Technology You'll Run

• Corrugated Cutting Machine
• Corrugated Press
• Langston
• Ward

What You Bring

• Quality Inspection Experience and strong attention to detail.
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management (throughput, waste, run speed, OEE).
• Packaging Experience within corrugated converting.
• Machine Setups for Production Runs and quick, accurate changeovers.
• Experience operating and setting up a flexo folder gluer.

Equal Opportunity

*Boxes is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.