Title:  Cutting Operator Assistant

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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.

esponsibilities/Duties: (the listing below is an overview of the role and does not encompass every requirement of the job).

• Responsible for setting-up operation of die-cutting press.
• Run and trouble shoot the baler and have exposure to pre-make ready.
• Checks every load for carton quality.
• Off-piles different varieties of product and does minor repairs to dies as required.
• Correctly tag loads.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• General clean up.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Attends and particiaptes in on-going training.
• Ability to perform job tasks of various production positions.
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Education/Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalant.
• Minimum 1 year working in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills/Physical Requirements:

• Mechanical apptitude highly preferred.
• Must be able to operate power vehicles.
• Must be familiar with and able to adhere to company safety policies and government legislation. (i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• Respects individuals, the company, authority, community and the team.
• Must be able to keep up with productions needs in a fast-paced, high-speed machinery environment. 
• Must be a good communicator (speaking/listening/reading/writing) and able to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills.
• Routine lifting and occassional heavy lifting. (up to 40 lbs).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with frequent twisting, bending, push/pull and repetitive tasks.

Please note:  Successful candidates must be able work all shifts, including but not limited to days/afternoons/evenings/rotating shifts/continental shifts/ weekends and satutory holidays, in a 24/7 continuous operation environment.  Candidates not able to meet this requirement will not be considered for the role.

Due to the high volume of applicants only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls please.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available during all phases of the recruitment process.

Pay Range:    - 

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

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

This role is incentive plan eligible.  Additional information will be shared during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need, among other things.

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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