At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
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Role
- In accordance with company policies and procedures, work to ensure quality cartons are produced, machine speeds and customer standards are maintained safely.
Responsibilities
- Knowledge and experience with operating Bobst Die Cutters 145 and 162.
- Responsible for press make ready: adjust press to accommodate for new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery).
- Be able to set guides, feeders and load dies (weighing approx. 150 lbs.) into cutting press with assistance.
- Inspect quality of each load run: responsible for checking random sheets from each cut load to ensure high quality standards.
- When cutting problems are encountered, the Operator is to flag and isolate poorly produced materials (all defective loads are to be tagged).
- Operator is to make proper corrections before continuing the order.
- Must be able to perform Pre-Make ready and Die-Prep duties
- Maintain written records of production. Records of waste, production time, waiting time etc. are to be kept.
- Responsible for running die cutter as efficiently as possible and perform preventative maintenance (PM) on all cutters.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
- Verification of materials running on load.
- Assist in training and orientation of new operators/operator trainees assigned to the machine center.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
Organizational Relationships
- Must be able and willing to create and maintain a good working relationship with all employees – be a part of the team.
Expectations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read, understand and follow job jacket instructions.
- Knowledge of location and use of all safety devices in area.
- Must be coordinated to perform job safely and quickly.
- Use of Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software
- Bobst Die Cutters, electric hand pallet jack and company provided tooling.
Education and Experience
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must have basic math skills.
- Working knowledge of Die Cutters.
- Mechanical aptitude.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to tolerate repetitious work.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Must be able to keep up with machine speeds.
- Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time; 12 hours shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Must not be colorblind.
- Must be able and willing to work any shift and overtime.
General Awareness Training
- Management Responsibility
- Quality System
- Document & Data Control
- Control of Quality Records
- Internal Quality Auditing
- Training
Specific Responsibility Training
- Guidelines – Handbook
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) / Food Guidelines
- Proper PPE
- Customer Supplied Product
- ID & Traceability
- Process Control
- Inspection & Testing
- Inspection & Test Status
- Nonconforming Product/Material
- Corrective & Preventive Action
- Handle, Store, Package, Preserve, Delivery
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.
