Finishing Operator Assistant

Awarded

Graphic Packaging International, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, produces packaging for some of the world's most recognizable brands.

About the Role

As a Machine Set-Up/Gluer Operator, you will understand and align business operations within the Finishing Department to meet customer expectations and support GPI's manufacturing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate gluers, inner cell, 4-corner, and 6-corner gluers; and related peripheral/supporting equipment for manufacturing folded and glued cartons.
• Inspect completed production work for defects and adjust machinery as needed to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Keep daily time and materials usage reports and record information in Peak and SAP.
• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Disassemble machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts.
• Assist temporary employees with task assignments, reinforcing housekeeping, safety, and core values.
• Review job tickets and perform set-up tasks for production.
• Quality control production in all gluing aspects, including carton alignment, glue adhesion, and proper folding.
• Verify and communicate product and work standards to the team.
• Maintain production equipment through minor maintenance, troubleshooting, calibrations, adjustments, repairs, and authorized modifications.
• Clean the area around the gluer for manufacturing.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Entry-level computer skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Skills

• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot machinery
• Attention to detail for quality control
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

GPI offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a starting wage of $23.33/hour base to $25.20/hour + shift differential and progressive pay increases. The earning potential can reach up to $39.66/hour in other departments.

Pay

The starting wage is $23.33/hour base to $25.20/hour + shift differential and progressive pay increases. The earning potential can reach up to $39.66/hour in other departments.

Schedule

• Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off.
• Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Routine Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Push/pull pallet jack with up to 50 lb. push force.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

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.