Now Hiring · Folding & Gluing
Folder Gluer Operator
$24–$28/hr2nd shift, 2–10 p.m.Full-timeFranklin Park & Island Lake, IL
Set up and run a Bobst Alpina folder-gluer on second shift (2 to 10 p.m.), starting at our Franklin Park plant.
About the Job
Graph-Pak is a family-owned folding carton manufacturer, founded in 1976. Folder gluer operators fold and glue printed, die-cut blanks into finished cartons for food, beverage, and consumer brands. This job is also called a gluer operator or finishing operator.
The job starts at our Franklin Park plant and may include work at our Island Lake plant. Both plants have on-site parking.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and make ready the folder-gluer for each carton style and customer specification.
- Make sure packing cases are on hand and labeled to each customer’s requirements.
- Confirm packing cases and instructions with the feeders and catchers before each run starts.
- Monitor and maintain the glue systems so cartons glue properly.
- Do routine and preventive maintenance on the gluer to keep downtime low.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Need
- At least one year running a folder-gluer in a folding carton or packaging plant.
- Experience on a Bobst Alpina or similar folder-gluer is preferred.
- Tamarack window experience is preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Able to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Pay and Benefits
Pay
$24 to $28 an hour, plus a discretionary bonus.
Medical
Two medical plans with gap insurance, plus an FSA.
Dental & vision
Dental and vision coverage.
Retirement
401(k) with up to a 4% match, 100% vested.
Life & disability
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
Time off
One week of vacation to start, growing with service; up to five paid sick days; nine paid holidays.
Tuition
Up to 100% reimbursed for approved courses.
Overtime & lunch
Paid lunch break. Weekend hours always paid as overtime.
Benefits start on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. More on benefits.
Apply for This Job
The application takes a few minutes: your name, phone number, and the equipment you’ve run. A résumé is optional.
The interview includes paid time setting up and running the gluer.
Posted October 29, 2026. Graph-Pak Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation to apply or interview, contact HR at careers@graphpak.com or (847) 451-7400.