Pittston, PA, US
30 days ago
Press Operator

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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.

 

THIS POSITION HAS NO DIRECT MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

 

High school diploma or General Education degree (GED); one or more months related experience and/or

training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms.

Must be able to communicate verbal and written instructions.

Must have mechanical aptitude and able to work with hand tools.

Must be able to lift 60 lbs +.

     

Must be able to read and follow a schedule.

   

Slitting experience.  Exact measurements a must.

   

Knowledge of print drying systems.

   

Experience/knowledge of die cutting systems.  Capable to set up and tear down.

Knowledge of hoist systems.

     

Fork truck/Clamp truck experience.

   

Flexo experience required.  Ability to adjust/fix ink colors.

Pre-press experience.  Able to use Spectrodensiltometer, draw-down tools.

Automation/packing systems knowledge.

   

Graphic arts degree for printing or related experience.

               

RESPONSIBILITIES

       

Maintain safety for yourself and others around you.

   

Maintain housekeeping standards & follow the 5 S' program.

Responsible for loading, webbing, die cutting, packaging and delivering blanks to storage area.

Maintain printing equipment and trouble-shoot print problems.

Prepare and perform print changeovers efficiently to meet production needs.

Use of hoist system to load/change plate cylinders and impression cylinders.

Adjust print pressures and colors to meet standards.  Supply and maintain ink as press runs.

Identify and load board on press using clamp truck.

   

Identify/adjust print dryer system as needed.

   

Identify/clean anilox rollers.

     

All other duties assigned by the press supervisor. 

   

 

 

 

 

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.

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