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. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

 

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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JOB SUMMARY: Safely and efficiently facilitates the printing, cutting, and packing processes of filter frame finished goods.

 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Some experience in duties of qualified Roll Fed Cutting Operator, including make readies, operation, trouble shooting, and training of associates. Some familiarity with cutting machinery similar to Zerand Roll Fed Cutters. Adherence to all safety requirements and enforcement of same requirements with associates on cutter. Adherence to documented 5S/Housekeeping expectations. Assist with daily quality checklist when inspecting pallets during cutting process. Perform both hourly hand checks and device driven score bend checks every 3 hours of run time, as instructed. Verify current job specifications match current production to include board width and caliper, print quality, print color, filter frame layout, score bend within specification, pallet size and pallet count. Before Make Ready – verify proper materials that match the job jacket are prepped and ready at the cutter – this includes die, spot sheet, pin cylinder, ink, plates, doctor blades, pans, pallets and rolls of paper. Ability to run job with expected quality and rate with assistance. Help reinforce expectations for team in adherence with management expectations surrounding safety, quality, and productivity.  Train associates to assist in the required activities to maximize cutter uptime. Assist on make ready and preventive maintenance activities, including lubrication. Help record daily time and materials usage reports and records information for production tracking. Disassembles machines to perform minor repairs or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools. Perform hand packing, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

 

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing experience preferred Experience operating hand jacks and forklifts preferred To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

 

SKILLS:

LANGUAGE SKILLS - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 

REASONING ABILITY - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

MECHANICAL

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Company issued Fork Truck Operator’s License

 

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Schedules are up to 12-hour shifts Mondays – Fridays. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, depending on changing job assignment, continuously (100% of the time) for extended periods. Awkward and/or repetitive movements Ability to bend, squat, crawl, reach above shoulder level and at waist or lower, twist, stretch, push and pull (up to 60 lbs. of force), carry, kneel, grasp, stop, crawl and finger occasionally (1-33% of the time) Climbing and walking frequently (34-66% of the time) Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis Reading computer screen or other electronic devices Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment Work in areas of fluctuating temperature PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves.

 

 

GPI’s Benefit Program

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 + 11 paid company holidays each year

 

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

 

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.