Feeder Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Load printing presses with stock and work with PEAK and SAP to ensure proper inventory control.
• Check for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
• Reconcile all sheeted materials needed for each job.
• Assist with preparation of the next job to be printed (press make ready) after completion of the current running job.
• Perform any duties assigned by the 1st Press Operator to keep the printing press running.
• Assist with monthly cleaning of the press (ERM’S).
• Follow all Plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to a person of authority 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.
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience preferred; floor helper experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Basic math skills.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Physical requirements: sitting or standing for extended periods depending on changing job assignment; awkward and/or repetitive movements; ability to pull loaded pallet from press (1500‑2000 lbs.) with battery powered hand truck; lift and carry ink buckets up to 35 lbs. up stairs (3 ft.) and lift approximately 4 ft. high; lift stacks of sheets (20‑30 lbs.) from one pallet onto another.
• Machines, tools, and equipment: basic computer knowledge, printing press, powered hand truck; work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with 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
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year