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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.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
We have an exciting opportunity in our Clemson, SC Design Center for a Graphic Technician Intern. We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression. In this role you will develop skills and tools that will enhance your growth in building a successful career in the Printing & Packaging industry.
Scope
The Graphic Technician Intern will work with our Americas Division Carton teams, completing prepress jobs for an assigned customer group. In this role you will have the opportunity to work with cross functional teams to understand and align business operations and Graphic Design. The ability to impact and grow with a global organization makes this an exciting and impactful opportunity. You will find a fast-paced environment focused on delivering world class customer service. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of our organization.
Job functions include and are not limited to the following.
Preflight as well as optimize incoming advertising/design/agency work to achieve the necessary trap, color separation, die placement, and aesthetic qualities, based on our manufacturing capabilities. Learn workflow and manufacturing capabilities in order to analyze and solve graphic art design/production problems. Other duties as assigned.
Skills required to be successful in this role include
Basic knowledge of graphics software, including but not limited to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Esko Software. Ability to communicate detailed information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently, as well as contribute as part of a high-performance work team. Layout/design and creative skills sufficient to find balance between customer’s needs and manufacturing limitations.
Required Experience
Manufacturing Graphics experience preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Working towards Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Communications, Graphic Design, or related field, preferred.
This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties, as assigned by immediate manager and other management personnel.
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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.