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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.

 

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The Press Operator will run all printing presses including the F&K, Webtron and Comco.  Prepare print jobs for the presses by inspecting all setups and comparing/verifying the print color quality. Monitor the functions of the press and troubleshoot as necessary to ensure the production of high quality prints. In addition, perform and complete other work as assigned. All employees must follow all of Graphic Packaging International’s safety procedures and policies.

 

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

Prepare print jobs: Follow production schedule. Review job jacket for proper setup. Adjust register nip pressure to specified close tolerance.  Set up slitter blades. Load plate cylinders, put ink on, and change inks as needed. Visually inspect the anilox rollers and blade system to ensure they are ready for production. Check the print colors using the spectrophotometer and use the print template to compare and verify print. Monitor the press: Monitor colors as the print runs. Monitor the viscosity and PH level of the ink. Adjust colors and levels as needed following given parameters Make sure the print goes onto the paper properly and watch for quality defects. Troubleshoot: If a defect is discovered evaluate the defect and determine the best corrective action(s). Make the necessary adjustments to correct the defect. Possible defects include backed out print, ink pump starving, off colors, off registration, and general print quality defects. Paperwork: Complete a Job Setup Form for every print run. Complete the front and back of the form. Signing off indicating all steps are completed. Complete a Production Report Form for every print run. Record the print number, the type of print, the print size, how much time the print change took, and the lineal feet run. Record any problems that occurred. Turn report in to the hourly supervisor. Unload Paper: Use a hydraulic lift to remove the roll once it is done running; move it to the front of the machine. Responsible for assuring production of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation and quality standards. Other duties as assigned.  

MINUMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Previous Press Operating experience highly preferred   

Work requires continuous standing and the ability to occasionally safely lift up to approx. 50lbs. 

The ability to analyze data and work rapidly is required. All other duties as assigned.

 

 

 

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.