Offset Printing Press Operator

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce paperboard and paper-based packaging for global brands in food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we employ over 25,000 people across more than 130 locations worldwide and are committed to environmental responsibility and workplace diversity.

About the role

The Offset Printing Press Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining an Offset Printing Press to efficiently manufacture folding cartons.

Responsibilities

• Machine setup, adjustments, and make-readies
• Troubleshooting of machine and quality issues
• Assist with maintenance and machine setups
• Complete required product and process audits
• Exchange shift information with prior/following shifts
• Adhere to quality specifications
• Identify product/process enhancements to improve efficiencies, reduce downtime, and spoilage
• Meet production schedule output and timeframes
• Lead work crew to meet production goals
• Attend team meetings
• Differentiate colors accurately
• Train new team members
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Enforce compliance with company policies (GMP/AIB/Safety)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Prior printing experience as an Operator I or Operator II with related duties
• In-depth understanding of printing concepts
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• General math skills
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and quality issues
• Post-secondary education in printing technologies (a plus)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Ability to stand/walk up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Visual color discrimination (ability to match or detect color differences, including shades)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team

Schedule

• Shifts: Nights (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) or Days (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Mill Shift
• Hours: Alternating weeks of 36 and 48 hours
• Night shift differential: $2 per hour

Pay

Up to $35+ per hour, dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and 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 + 11 paid company holidays each year