Cutting Operator Assistant

Primary Responsibilities and Skills

• Ensure information is communicated between shifts
• Ensure Company Safety, Quality and Production standards are met
• Maintenance duties include stooping under machinery, entering confined spaces and climbing ladders.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and translate designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and debug to finalize majority of machine lines required in house or at the customers facility.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of technical written (and verbal)
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Visual color discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Good attendance
• Strong leadership abilities

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical/operator level skills in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Two years of related manufacturing focus experience in a converting facility or similar type preferred
• Trained knowledge in mechanical assembly standards, engineering standards, or other applicable procedures and parts flow
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent attendance
• Able to work independently
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma preferred, technical school education, or equivalent.
• Heavy mechanical/operator level skills in a manufacturing environment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Sitting, walking or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime if business needs require it.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Frequent overtime is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting, walking or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
• Flexibility to work any shift and overtime if business needs require it.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dust, fumes, heat, cold, vibration, toxic conditions, and potential work hazards.
• Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves) is required. Other PPE may be required for specific tasks.

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: -

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Variety of Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Additional Information

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible. Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.