Title:  Feeder 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The following is a list of specific duties which are considered the essential functions of this job.  The list is not exhaustive, as all positions at the company are dynamic.  The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list.

• Responsible for loading printing presses with stock, also working with manufacturing software to insure proper inventory control.
• Responsible for checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
• Feeder Operator is responsible for reconciling all sheeted materials needed for each job.
• Upon completion of current running job, Feeder Operators duties are to assist with preparation of next job to be printed (press make ready).
• Responsible for any duties assigned by 1st Press Operator to keep printing press running.
• Assist with monthly cleaning of press (ERM’S).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:

• While press is running, position requires physical ability to pull loaded pallet from press (weighing between 1500 and 2000 lbs.) with battery powered hand truck.
• Requires physical ability to lift and carry ink buckets (up to 35-50 lbs.). Buckets are carried upstairs (3ft.) and lifted approximately 4 ft. high.
• Requires lifting stacks of sheets (20-50 lbs.) from one pallet onto another.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

· Floor helper experience preferred but not required.

· Machines, Tools, and Equipment

• Basic computer knowledge, Printing press, powered hand truck.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

• Schedule is 12-hour shift from 6PM-6AM on alternate days.
• Must be flexible: Able to work other shifts, overtime and weekends when needed.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

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.