Die Cutting - Lead

Role

In accordance with company policies and procedures, this position leads operators to assure quality cartons are produced and machine speeds and customer standards are maintained safely.

Responsibilities

• Must have working knowledge and experience of operating Bobst 145 and Bobst 162 die cutters.
• Continuous training of inexperienced personnel. Record keeping of their progress.
• Supporting, reinforcing and maintaining quality control procedures and safety procedures.
• Responsible supervising 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; with assistance (weighing approx. 150 lbs.) into cutting press.
• Inspect quality of each load run: responsible for checking random sheets from each cut load to ensure for quality.
• When cutting problems are encountered, Pressman is to flag and isolate poorly produced materials (all defective loads are to be tagged).
• Maintain written records of production. Records of waste, production time, waiting time etc. are to be kept.
• Responsible for running press as efficiently as possible and perform PM on all cutters.
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping in the department.
• Verification of materials running on load.
• Fill in and assist shift supervisor as needed.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees

• 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.

Organizational Relationships

Must be able and willing to create and maintain a good working relationship with all Graphic Packaging International employees – lead 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 Cutting Presses, electric hand truck, and company provided tooling.

Education and Experience

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Prefer working knowledge of cutting press.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to tolerate repetitious work.
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to keep up with machine speeds.
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time; 8 and 12 hours shifts.
• Also requires ability to lift empty pallets (weighing up to 50 pounds) or (75 – 100 lbs. w/assistance) and placing at end of press.
• Must not be colorblind.
• Must be able and willing, when requested, 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
• GMP / Food Guidelines
• Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• 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

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