Machine Operator 1 (C3 Night Shift) - Starting at $20.35/hr.

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. Blue is how we do things here: united by a clear vision, encouraging continuous improvement, fostering a safe and challenging environment for innovation, cultivating individual growth, and promoting cooperation, collaboration, integrity, and respect across regions and teams.

About the role

This position is a day shift opportunity for candidates working from 6:45 pm - 7:00 am on a 2,2,3 rotating work schedule. Benefits start on DAY ONE, including ten paid holidays and paid vacation.

Responsibilities

• Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Operate a group of plastic blow molding machines and auxiliary equipment to produce containers safely and with high quality.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Perform and/or assist in mold, insert, and color changes on the line.
• Perform basic processing of injection and/or blow molding machines to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Perform tasks and responsibilities of any Utility position during slow periods and/or as needed.
• Monitor HDPE/PET resin (if applicable), dryer, material handling, and color systems for appropriate processing conditions.
• Make frequent, on-time quality checks on products being produced from established quality standards.
• Assist other Operators and maintenance personnel on mechanical repairs.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance work.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
• Communicate with the Production Shift Supervisor to coordinate production line support staff in accomplishing the line’s objectives.
• Verify material usage per standards.
• Perform minor troubleshooting and programming on the line; notify leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions.
• Operate equipment to minimize the generation and maximize the consumption of regrind, purge, and scrap within customer specifications where applicable.
• Properly identify regrind and chunk produced.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift and assist other Operators as needed.
• Assist in the training of new Operators.
• Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude while providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Effective communication: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives and volunteers to help others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401K Employee Savings Plan.
• Participation in the Employee Wellness Program.
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Schedule

6:45 pm - 7:00 am on a 2,2,3 rotating work schedule.