Title:  Cutting 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.

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Cutting Unwind

Operate and maintain the Rotary/Platen cutter.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain the Rotary/Platen cutter.
• Continuous walking, standing, constant pulling and turning movements that are associated with moving the cartons across an air table. 
• Responsible for positioning 5000 pound rolls of paper at the unwind station using an air pallet. Duties also include frequently positioning rolls with a forklift. 

• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures.
• Ensures accuracy and compliance of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machines.  This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks and checklists.
• Completes quality checks on rolls before mounting on cutter.
• Sets up and maintains auto splicing unit.
• Scans production order into SAP.
• Strips cores.
• Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to department manager and supervisors and presents data based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives.
• Makes roll size change adjustments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by department manager.
• Understands and monitors the 5S system and takes full ownership of working environment.
• Assist Finishing Area as needed and when possible, to improve and optimize up-time, productivity, waste and quality.
• Completes preventative and routine maintenance on splicer unit to include: oiling, greasing and cleaning.
• Records preventative maintenance activities into SAP.

An individual in this position must be able to learn and demonstrate the following skills:

• Records preventative maintenance activities into SAP.
• Completes quality checks on rolls before mounting on press.
• Makes roll size change adjustments.
• Sets up and maintains auto splicing unit.

Job Requirements:

• Manufacturing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work experience in manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter
• This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Essential Job Functions include the following:

• 12 Hour Shift
• 3-2-2-3 Schedule
• Physical demands
  • Constant bending and stooping
  • Constant lifting and carrying corrugated up to 25 lbs.     
  • Occasional reaching to change tape on the case erector
•  Working environment
  • Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, noisy, hot and humid. 

Applications will only be considered with resume.

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.