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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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Die Cutting Lead

Role  

• In accordance with company policies and procedures, this position leads operators to assure quality cartons are produced and machine speeds and customer standards are maintained safely. 

Responsibilities

• Must have working knowledge and experience of operating Bobst 145 and Bobst 162 die cutters.
• Continuous training of inexperienced personnel.  Record keeping of their progress.
• Supporting, reinforcing and maintaining quality control procedures and safety procedures.
• Responsible supervising press make-ready: adjust press to accommodate for new product sheets being cut (set feeder, lock up die, set stripper, blanker, and delivery).
• Be able to set guides, feeders and load dies; with assistance (weighing approx. 150 lbs.) into cutting press.
• Inspect quality of each load run: responsible for checking random sheets from each cut load to ensure for quality.
• When cutting problems are encountered, Pressman is to flag and isolate poorly produced materials (all defective loads are to be tagged).
• Must be able to perform Pre-Make ready and Die-Prep duties
• Maintain written records of production. Records of waste, production time, waiting time etc. are to be kept.
• Responsible for running press as efficiently as possible and perform PM on all cutters.
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping in the department.
• Verification of materials running on load.
• Fill in and assist shift supervisor as needed.
• Assist in other areas as 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.

Organizational Relationships

• Must be able and willing to create and maintain a good working relationship with all Graphic Packaging International employees – lead the team.

Expectations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, understand and follow job jacket instructions.
• Knowledge of location and use of all safety devices in area.
• Must be coordinated to perform job safely and quickly.
• Use of Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software
• Bobst Cutting Presses, electric hand truck, and company provided tooling.

Education and Experience

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Prefer working knowledge of cutting press.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to tolerate repetitious work.
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to keep up with machine speeds.
• Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time; 8 and 12 hours shifts.
• Also requires ability to lift empty pallets (weighing up to 50 pounds) or (75 – 100 lbs. w/assistance) and placing at end of press.
• Must not be colorblind.
• Must be able and willing, when requested, to work any shift and overtime.

General Awareness Training

• Management Responsibility
• Quality System
• Document & Data Control
• Control of Quality Records
• Internal Quality Auditing
• Training

Specific Responsibility Training

• Guidelines – Handbook
• GMP / Food Guidelines
• Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Proper PPE 
• Customer Supplied Product
• ID & Traceability
• Process Control
• Inspection & Testing
• Inspection & Test Status
• Nonconforming Product/Material
• Corrective & Preventive Action

• Handle, Store, Package, Preserve, Delivery

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 and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.