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Arkay Packaging Corporation

Glue Operator

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

GLUE OPERATOR Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Finishing Manager Date : January 2025 Objective: Producing high-quality, value-added material for finishing processes. Essential Functions ...

Huhtamäki

HPX Glue Operator Finish

Paris, TX · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Train and mentor junior machine operators. Contribute to process improvement and efficiency. Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards. Join us. Help protect food, people and ...

Huhtamäki

HPX Glue Operator Finish

Paris, TX · On-site

$13.25 - $17.50/hr

Train and mentor junior machine operators.Contribute to process improvement and efficiency.Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards. Join us. Help protect food, people and ...

Century Furniture LLC

Glue Reel Operator

Hickory, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Glue Reel and/or hand operated Glue Reel in a high-end furniture environment. Essential Duties: * Set-up and operate Auto Glue Reel and hand ...

Century Furniture LLC

Glue Reel Operator

Hickory, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Glue Reel and/or hand operated Glue Reel in a high-end furniture environment. Essential Duties: * Set-up and operate Auto Glue Reel and hand ...

Rock House Farms (RHF)

Glue Reel Operator

Hickory, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Glue Reel and/or hand operated Glue Reel in a high-end furniture environment. Essential Duties: * Set-up and operate Auto Glue Reel and hand ...

Rock House Farms (RHF)

Glue Reel Operator

Hickory, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Glue Reel and/or hand operated Glue Reel in a high-end furniture environment. Essential Duties: * Set-up and operate Auto Glue Reel and hand ...

Century Furniture

Glue Reel Operator

Hickory, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Glue Reel and/or hand operated Glue Reel in a high-end furniture environment. Essential Duties: * Set-up and operate Auto Glue Reel and hand ...

Hickory Chair

Glue Reel Operator

Hickory, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Glue Reel and/or hand operated Glue Reel in a high-end furniture environment. Essential Duties: * Set-up and operate Auto Glue Reel and hand ...

HICKORY CHAIR LLC

Glue Reel Operator

Hickory, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

This position is responsible for operating the Auto Glue Reel and/or hand operated Glue Reel in a high-end furniture environment. Essential Duties: * Set-up and operate Auto Glue Reel and hand ...

Advatix, Inc.

Glue Machine Operator

Sturgis, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Gluing Machine Operator Job Title: Gluing Machine Operator Location: Sturgis, Michigan Status ... Adjust machine settings to maintain proper carton squareness, fold accuracy, glue placement ...

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Carpenter Co.

Glue Line Operator

Ferdinand, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Carpenter Co. has two immediate openings for Glue Line Operators at our Ferdinand, IN, manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for assembling and gluing foam pieces to customer ...

Carpenter Co.

Glue Line Operator

Ferdinand, IN

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Carpenter Co. has two immediate openings for Glue Line Operators at our Ferdinand, IN, manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for assembling and gluing foam pieces to customer ...

Timken

Liner Operator

Montgomery, IL · On-site

$18.50 - $22.89/hr

Handle parts from glue room through trim and inspection using Arbor Presses, Sand Blaster, Boring ... Operator needs to have good hand/eye coordination and quick steady hands. * After trimming ...

The Timken Company

Liner Operator

Montgomery, IL · On-site

$18.50 - $22.89/hr

Handle parts from glue room through trim and inspection using Arbor Presses, Sand Blaster, Boring ... Operator needs to have good hand/eye coordination and quick steady hands. * After trimming ...

Columbia Forest Products

Glue Mixer 2nd shift

Chatham, VA · On-site

$24.45/hr

This second shift Glue Mixer position makes the glue for the gluing process. This position will ... Occasionally fills in for operators during absences. Responsibilities require driving forklift to ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for glue operator in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Glue Operator vs Pipefitter?

AspectGlue OperatorPipefitter
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship or technical training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, assembly lines, industrial settingsConstruction sites, industrial plants, maintenance facilities
Industry UsageManufacturing, assembly, industrial productionConstruction, plumbing, industrial piping
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Glue Operator and a Pipefitter lies in their work focus. Glue Operators primarily handle adhesive application in manufacturing settings, while Pipefitters specialize in installing and maintaining piping systems. Both roles require technical skills, but Pipefitters often need more specialized training and work in construction or industrial environments. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the right career path based on their skills and industry interests.

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Glue Operator

Glue Operator

Arkay Packaging Corporation

Roanoke, VA • On-site

$16.75 - $20/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Arkay Packaging rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

100th of 109 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION GLUE OPERATOR

Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Finishing Manager Date: January 2025
Objective: Producing high-quality, value-added material for finishing processes.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Set up and operate folder/gluer equipment to job bag specifications
  2. Daily reporting of performance, quality and other actions related to finishing process
  3. Determine materials needed, organize and delegate accordingly
  4. Organize job sequences efficiently and seamlessly
  5. Coordinate, train, develop and mentor crews for optimal production and teamwork results
  6. Monitoring make ready, maintenance and down time for optimal efficiency
  7. Continually inspect and maintain appropriate adhesion of glue, tags, labels, etc.
  8. Monitor carton functionality throughout the finishing process
  9. Proactively troubleshoot, analyze and conceptionalize outcomes
  10. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
  11. Other duties as assigned

Competencies

  1. Able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
  2. Able to work in a fast-paced office with strong motivation and sense of urgency
  3. Understanding of geometry and math to calculate angles and lines of multi-sided shapes
  4. Advanced communication, organization and time management skills
  5. Strong mechanical aptitude

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities but is expected to delegate tasks, coach and assist in the development of team members.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work on the production floor, surrounded by other employees. It is fast-paced and requires positive social interaction. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Use of pallet jack, hand truck, forklift, gluing systems, and auxiliary systems.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, crouch, walk, reach with hands and arms and use fingers. Vision abilities include: close vison, peripheral vision, depth perception color identification and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include: talking, writing, typing and hearing. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime may be required when production schedules dictate.

Travel: No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma/GED and completion of glue apprenticeship program, or an equivalent number of years of education and 3 years of experience in paper/packaging/folding carton manufacturing.

Preferred Education and Experience
Bi-lingual

Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Legally eligible to work in the United States and successful completion of background and drug screens.

EEO Statement
Arkay provides equal employment opportunities to all persons. This policy applies to hiring, termination and promotion; compensation; schedules and job assignments; discipline; training; working conditions, and all other aspects of employment. As an employee, you are expected to honor this policy and to take an active role in our EEO policy.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, shift and machine assignments, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.