Title:  Press 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.

• Demonstrates commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with our policies and procedures
• Responsible for set-up and maintenance of the press
• Examines job order to determine quantity to be printed, stock specifications, colors, and special printing instructions
• Applies packing sheet to blanket cylinders to build up blanket thickness to diameter of plate cylinder
• Measures paper thickness and adjusts space between blanket and impression cylinder
• Starts press, examines printed copy for ink density, position on paper and registration and makes computer adjustments to press throughout production run to maintain specific registration and color density
• Makes adjustments to feeder and delivery mechanism
• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusts pressure between rollers of press
• Ensures company quality and production standards are met
• Leads, gives direction to, and trains press crew
• Completes end-of-shift reports and ensures accuracy of data entered into SAP
• Ensures information is communicated between shifts
• Performs job duties in accordance with company safety rules
• Performs all required maintenance of the press
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• 2-5 years large format Litho press printing experience
• In-depth knowledge of the mechanics and capabilities of the press
• Ability to accurately distinguish color variation
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to understand technical written instructions
• Ability to direct and mentor a team
• Frequent lifting and bending
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong computer skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to communicate with customers to explain the printing process when necessary
• Strong attention to detail
• Excelling time management skills
• Superior housekeeping skills
• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to work all shifts and overtime as needed

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.