Cup Operator

Job Summary

The Cup Room Operator (CRT) is responsible for maintaining the operation of heat seal and glue seal machines for the production of paper cups. CRT’s will ensure machines are kept clean and in good working conditions and are responsible for cleaning any spills in the production area. CRT’s monitor the operation of the machines, checking fluids, make adjustments and maintaining cleanliness so that the machines can continue running properly. CRT is also responsible for loading paper stock into the machine for the production of paper cups. CRT will communicate any quality problems with the Quality Dept and packers.

Experience/Skills Required

• 1-2+ years recent experience manufacturing/industrial machine operator experience required.
• Prior experience utilizing pallet jack – highly preferred
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with scheduled breaks
• Must be able to walk around machine/equipment frequently; surfaces are mostly concrete
• Must be able to lift/carry weight approximately 35 lbs; the average distance carried is approximately 5 feet– 10 feet
• Must be able to use a two-step stepstool, and 6 feet – 10 feet ladders with rails and a platform at the top for standing in order to access the equipment for inspection/maintenance/repair
• Must be able to bend forward momentarily up to 90 degrees when repairing or maintaining machines.
• Must be able to reach between waist and shoulder height which occurs on a frequent basis.
• Must have the ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Overtime will be required as necessary including weekends. Graphic Packaging International operates on a 24 hour, 7 day/week basis.

Work Devices/Tools

• Bristol brush
• Latex gloves
• Paper
• Pen
• Grease pen
• Grease gun
• Oil machines
• Standard tools (utility knife, wrenches, pliers, etc…)

Company Information

Graphic Packaging International, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies. Graphic Packaging has approximately 24,000 employees working in more than 60 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefit programs that are among the best in the industry to reward the talented people who make our company successful. Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.