Press Operator Assistant Requisition ID: 5846 Location: Hamel, MN, US, 55340 Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles) Travel: No Travel Required **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **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.** *****Eligible for $2,000 Hiring Bonus***** **(Direct Hire ONLY)** The position is an entry-level position and is intended to be used for “flex” purposes to allow maximum training and development. Employees can be assigned to a variety of tasks within the parameters of the union contract at the Manufacturing Supervisor’s discretion. This position has a special emphasis on training within the department. We are currently seeking candidates for 2nd shift (11 pm - 7 am) and 3rd shift (11 pm - 7 am). Both shifts work Monday - Friday with occasional overtime required on weekends, as needed. 1. Observe company safety rules and comply with safety practices. 2. Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas. 3. Assists in press operations in a safe and efficient manner 4. Follows direction of department leadership and /or Press operators and 2nd Press operators as needed to support production needs 5. Backs up Press Helper as required 6. Learns all aspects of press operations 7. Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards. 8. Responsible for compliance with all facility production and product safety standards including food safety, food defense, and quality policies. 9. Support machine operations as assigned by department leadership 10. Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork). 11. Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma, and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes. 12. Performs all other duties as assigned. 13. Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and deliver results to meet or exceed customer expectations. 14. Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements. 15. Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements. 16. Education: High school diploma or GED required. 17. Judgment and maturity – Average degree of both required **Physical/Mental Requirements** Frequent/strenuous physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) is required. Frequently exposed to conditions involving noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals Must be able to work overtime as required. See Physical Demand & Job Analysis for more detailed information. Union wage scale starts at $19.96/hour with automatic raises up to $25.50/hour. Candidates with manufacturing experience may be considered for placement within the wage scale at a rate above the starting wage. Additional pay includes differentials of $0.80/hour for second shift and $1.00/hour for third shift. This role is intended to progress into a Press Assistant II, which pays $28.78-$34.32. Press Assistant II's are trained to become Press Operators, who are paid $42.79+/hour. Join our team and earn your way to a six-figure career with GPI! **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 + 10 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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **Nearest Major Market:** Minneapolis