Sheeter Assistant

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.

About the role

The person who occupies this position is responsible for daily operations of sheeting equipment by following the current control plan specifications and matrix requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work within and adhere to GPI’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships and Teamwork.
• Provides accurate quality and quantity of board stock for production for in 12-hour shift.
• Reviews material requisitions and produces sheets according to specifications such as caliper, roll width and board grade requested.
• Inspect incoming raw material board for shipping damage and wet stock and report to Department Manager.
• Responsible to adjust cutting blades as necessary to produce clean cut, ream cut jobs as needed, and operate core cutter to perform quality checks.
• Able to diagnose, trouble shoot equipment by early detection and sound of machine while in operation.
• Responsible to replace new paper reams and performs quality inspections.
• Responsible for entering rolls into production report as well as reconciling sheeted material, to insure proper inventory control.
• Responsible for checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
• Responsible for all make readies, change overs, back side printing on equipment.
• Responsible for housekeeping, maintenance, work orders, belt replacement etc.
• Must be able to obtain fork truck certification.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must have physical coordination to operate forklift.
• Sheeting and/or paper board experience preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic machinery, tools, equipment, basic computer knowledge, and fork truck experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand/walk up to 12 hours per shift.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Visual Color Discrimination - the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team.

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 + 11 paid company holidays each year