Title:  Press-2nd 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.

Assist in routine aspects of press operation including set-up, maintenance, and operation of printing press to achieve results. 

All members of the press department are expected to work as a team to ensure standards are met in safety, quality, and productivity.

Job Functions

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with our policies and procedures
• Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
• Set up, operate, and maintain feeder, print units, and coating unit
• Ensure board quality and availability
• Maintain proper level of consumables (coatings, inks, solvents)
• Ensure accurate information is communicated between shifts
• Remove loaded skid and replace as needed; reverse out unused loads and print new tag
• Examine printed copy for ink density, position, registration, and color density
• Examine offset printing plates and provide feedback as needed
• Operate delivery of color management system
• Communicate with plate room and ink vendor
• Perform all duties in accordance with company safety rules
• Complete daily log sheets
• Ensure accurate reporting into SAP (i.e., issue material to job)
• Perform all required maintenance
• Assist in any tasks as directed by the press operator
• Serve as backup operator when necessary, including keeping the press running through breaks
• Provide feedback as needed to Utility and/or Press Helper regarding board quality
• Work overtime as needed to meet production and customer demands
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written instructions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of the press
• Understanding of troubleshooting and quality control protocol, methods, and procedures
• Strong computer skills
• Must be able to work other shifts and overtime as needed
• Prior folding carton experience preferred

PAY RANGE: $31.33 - $36.33

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.