Title:  Finishing Operator

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.

The person who occupies this position is to adjust the finishing equipment in order to process a particular flat carton job orders to meet production goals. 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operators are the leaders of the production process tasked with optimizing equipment and staffing to meet production goals.
• Performs equipment operations, tests, and change-overs of the Folder Gluers associated with converting operations.
• Is responsible for the quality of the finished product produced by the Folder Gluer.
• Operators will be responsible for training of support roles within the Finishing Department.
• Tests and inspects products, performance, configurations, and equipment as required to ensure consistent quality and operational standards are maintained.
• Verifies and communicates both product standards and work standards to crew to execute production.
• Maintains equipment by performing minor maintenance, troubleshooting, calibrations, adjustments, repairs, and authorized modifications. 
• Operates all Folder Gluers and related peripheral/supporting equipment for the purpose of manufacturing folding cartons. Maintains equipment.
• Interprets and documents standards related to equipment and product performance.
• Support and Develop GPI’s efforts for LEAN, 5’s, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Performs other organizational duties as required.
• Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
• Supervision for position is random and minimal.
• All other duties as assigned.

SAFE QUALITY FOODS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Education-H.S. Education or equivalent
• Knowledge-Make-ready operations, computer literate, operator trainee, inspector, packer and palletizer qualified.
• Minimum of 3 months in an Operator Trainee position
• Skills-Mechanical, communication.
• Abilities-Good attendance, guide teams/processes, ability to work shift flexibility and work alone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to lift or carry 10 to 35 pounds and occasionally required to lift or carry 36 to 50 pounds.  Weights above this require team lifting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is regularly exposed to dust, heat, cold, vibration, and potential work hazards.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Personal Protective Equipment is required.

This is a union facility.

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
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

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.