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Smurfit Westrock

Folder Gluer Operator

Plainfield, NJ · On-site

$29/hr

General Information Job ID ATR57881 Posting Job Title Folder Gluer Operator Locations NJ S Plainfield Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 23-Jul-2026 Relocation Support Yes Description ...

J R Cole Industries

GLUER OPERATOR

Charlotte, NC · On-site

High Quality CARTON Division of JRCI is searching for a FOLDER GLUER OPERATOR to set up, run, and monitor a folding carton folder/gluer machine to produce finished good within quality and efficiency ...

Westrock

Folder Gluer Operator

Plainfield, NJ · On-site

$29/hr

General Information Job ID ATR57881 Posting Job Title Folder Gluer Operator Locations NJ S Plainfield Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 23-Jul-2026 Relocation Support Yes Description ...

Smurfit Westrock

Folder Gluer Operator

Eutaw, AL · On-site

General Information Job ID ATR61644 Posting Job Title Folder Gluer Operator Locations AL Eutaw Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 31-Jul-2026 Relocation Support No Description & Requirements ...

Social Influence LLC

Folder Gluer Operator

Clifton, NJ

$25 - $31/hr

A large New Jersey full-service folding carton packaging company looking for experienced Folder Gluer operators to join their team. Job Purpose: Printed materials by setting up and operating folding ...

Westrock

Folder Gluer Operator Trainee

Marion, NC · On-site

General Information Job ID ATR56893 Posting Job Title Folder Gluer Operator Trainee Locations NC Marion Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 06-Jul-2026 Relocation Support No Description ...

Social Influence LLC

Folder Gluer Operator

Clifton, NJ

$25 - $31/hr

A large New Jersey full-service folding carton packaging company looking for experienced Folder Gluer operators to join their team. Job Purpose: Printed materials by setting up and operating folding ...

Quad

Folder Gluer Operator

Franklin, WI · On-site

$25/hr

Quad Packaging is seeking Folder/Gluer Operators for our Franklin, WI location. We have an opening on the second shift. This is your opportunity to enhance your skills working with the industry ...

Social Influence LLC

Folder Gluer Operator

Clifton, NJ · On-site

$25 - $31/hr

A large New Jersey full-service folding carton packaging company looking for experienced Folder Gluer operators to join their team. Job Purpose: Printed materials by setting up and operating folding ...

Westrock

Folder Gluer Operator

Greenville, TX · On-site

Folder Gluer Operator Safety Ensure all safety procedures are followed at all times. Hold employees accountable for working within established rules and for proactively identifying and removing ...

Quad

Folder Gluer Operator

Franklin, WI · On-site

$25/hr

Quad Packaging is seeking Folder/Gluer Operators for our Franklin, WI location. We have an opening on the second shift. This is your opportunity to enhance your skills working with the industry ...

International Paper

Folder Gluer Operator

Conway, AR

$25.34/hr

Folder Gluer Operator Pay Rate: $25.34/hour + shift differential Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Monday - Friday 2 pm - 10 pm Monday- Friday 10pm-6am *Must be willing to work overtime and weekends ...

WestRock

Folder Gluer Operator

Graham, NC · On-site

Hiring Immediately - Full Time Folder Gluer Operator - Mebane, NC 12 Hour shifts - Nightshift & Dayshift Available Pay based on experience What We Offer: * Medical, Dental and Vision benefits ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level folder gluer operator in the United States is $20.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Folder Gluer Operator vs Entry Level Corrugated Box Assembler?

AspectEntry Level Folder Gluer OperatorEntry Level Corrugated Box Assembler
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic mechanical skillsHigh school diploma or equivalent; manual dexterity
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plant, operating machineryManufacturing or packaging facility, assembling boxes
Industry UsagePrinting, packaging, and converting industriesPackaging and shipping industries
Job FocusOperating and monitoring folder gluer machinesAssembling and stacking boxes manually or semi-automatically

The Entry Level Folder Gluer Operator typically focuses on operating and maintaining folding and gluing machinery in manufacturing settings, requiring some mechanical skills. In contrast, the Entry Level Corrugated Box Assembler involves manual assembly of boxes, emphasizing manual dexterity. Both roles are common in packaging industries but differ in machinery use and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Folder Gluer Operator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 55% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,016 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Folder Gluer Operator

Smurfit Westrock

Plainfield, NJ • On-site

$29/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Smurfit Westrock rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 277 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 119 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR57881
Posting Job Title
Folder Gluer Operator
Locations
NJ S Plainfield
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
23-Jul-2026
Relocation Support
Yes
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
GENERAL PURPOSE: Sets up and performs mechanical adjustments to folding/gluing machines for production of cartons.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Demonstrates competency in all basic and advanced folds; straight line, auto bottom, internals and inner partitions.
  • Locates items for machines based on gluing schedule for machines.
  • Reviews job requirements and specifications, prepares paperwork for production accountability and daily time sheets
  • Checks OK samples for gluing requirements.
  • Prepares make-ready, feeder, pre-fold, final fold and delivery.
  • Sets up glue system, bar code scanners and pack station.
  • Operates folder/gluer in accordance with customer specifications and current standard operating procedures.
  • Maintains equipment and machine area.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must have a minimum of two years' experience operating a folding / gluing machine
  • Must be able to effectively direct feeders/catchers and packers to start and stop working based upon equipment or quality issues.
  • Must be technically inclined and able to perform mechanical adjustments to folder/gluer.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
  • Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The starting rate is $29 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at www.westrock.com/company/careers and the application window is expected to close by 7/22/2026.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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