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.

 

Press Technician:

$5004 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires Starting At $20.15 Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

JOB SUMMARY:

Prepare rolls for printing and ensure ink and printing plates are ready for the Press Operator to use. Duties also include: keeping the area clean, assisting the Press Operator with changeovers, working in a safe manner, and obeying all safety rules.

 

WORK DEVICES: 

Mops, knives, printing shafts, printing cylinders, printing plates, parts cleaning tank, air hose, operate ice blaster.

 

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:

Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner. Actively engaged, involved, and current in SBO process; Participate in safety meetings and safety tours. Ensure production of products consistent with established food safety, sanitation and quality standards. Observe and report any unsafe acts or conditions, notify individual and/or supervisor to prevent accidents. Check size and basis weight of rolls at the press. Make roll press ready. Dispose of outer wrap and scrap in proper place. Keep assigned area clean and orderly. Empty trash; Sweep floor. Assist other Press Helpers, as needed. Have cylinders made ready and ink at the press prior to changeover. Keep the press unwind loaded with paper at all times. Assist Press Operator with changeover. Return ink to ink room. Cut down make readies and delta scrap before the end of the shift. Clean printing plates before returning them to the mounting room. Help mounter in mounting room. Once qualified, instruct and train others. Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met. Communicate effectively with oncoming shift. Fulfill overtime requirements necessary to ensure production requirements are met. Assist in other areas or perform other duties, as assigned.

 

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Basic mechanical background. Must have the skills necessary to perform technical tasks. Able to use hand properly and safely. Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment. Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to follow verbal or written instructions. Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation.  This includes: Walking or standing for extended periods of time, up to 12-hours; Lifting to 50lbs; Carrying to 30 lbs.; Lowering to 30 lbs. from a height of 4 feet; Lifting to 85 lbs. to height of 6 feet (2-person job); Visual acuity and depth perception; Working in various temperatures & humidity levels.

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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