Cutting Operator

Position Summary

Operate and maintain the Rotary/Platen cutter.

Job Function

• Operate and maintain the Rotary/Platen cutter.
• Continuous walking, standing, constant pulling and turning movements that are associated with moving the cartons across an air table.
• Responsible for positioning 5000-pound rolls of paper at the unwind station using an air pallet. Duties also include frequently positioning rolls with a forklift.
• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity, and security procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machines. This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks and checklists.
• Completes quality checks on rolls before mounting on cutter.
• Sets up and maintains auto splicing unit.
• Enter production order into RFGEN.
• Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to department manager and supervisors and presents data-based solutions in keeping with continuous Improvement Objectives.
• Makes roll size change adjustments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department manager.
• Understands and monitors the 5S system and takes full ownership of working environment.
• Assist Finishing Area as needed and when possible, to improve and optimize up-time, productivity, waste and quality.
• Completes preventative and routine maintenance on splicer unit to include: oiling, greasing and cleaning.

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in order to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
• This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
• Must be able to think “outside the box” and collect and utilize data in decision making.

Required Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work-related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Employment Information

• Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees.
• 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

Company Information

• GPI 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.