Press Helper

About the role

The position is an entry level position and is intended to be used for “flex” purposes to allow maximum training and development. Employee can be assigned to a variety of tasks within the parameters of the union contract at the Production Supervisor’s discretion. This position should have special emphasis on ensuring a focus on training on all equipment within the department.

Responsibilities

• Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices.
• Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas.
• Assists in press operations in safe and efficient manner.
• Follows direction of department leadership and/or Press operators and 2nd Press operators as needed to support production needs.
• Backs up Press Helper as required.
• Learns all aspects of press operations.
• Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards.
• Responsible for compliance with all facility production and product safety standards to include food safety, food defense, and quality policies.
• Supports machine operations as assigned by department leadership.
• Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.

Requirements

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) required. Frequently exposed to conditions involving noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals. Must be able to work overtime as required.

Benefits

• 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
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 10 paid company holidays each year

Pay

Starting wage: $21.18 per hour, with automatic raises every 4 months until reaching top pay of $27.05 per hour, then annual raises thereafter. Additional $1.50 shift differential for night shift. Eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus (Direct Hire ONLY).

Schedule

Night shift: 11pm – 7am (Sunday night 11pm through Friday morning 7am).