Title:  Robot 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.

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The Robot Operator is responsible for operating the robot. Individuals in this role must understand and align business operations with the palletizer function, executing the role in a manner that aligns with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

• Visually inspect area while walking around robot area to respond to issues that arise (i.e.: stage pick errors, wrong case sizes, light curtain faults, dropped cases, and untapped cases.) Operate HMI control screen to reset, power down, or enable/disable robot and robot cells. Operate teach pendent to jog robot if issues arise. Operate stretch wrappers.
• Determine why boxes aren’t being scanned (i.e.: labels on incorrectly, or box not placed on conveyor belt properly.)  Put boxes in designated area.
• Responsible to review and confirm Pallet tags, Pallet log and Work instructions all agree.
• Confirm labels are secure and facing out, as applicable, when preparing pallets. Also, make sure corrugated is all lined up and matches in appearance. 
• Hand stack boxes from when needed if robot issues arise.
• Record any discrepancies as they occur. Turn in information into shift manager.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the area (remove stray cartons, sweep up, etc.) performed during make ready.
• The robot operator will help with troubleshooting when issues arise.
• Support and Develop (Lean) initiatives (5s, TPM, Daily Management).

Background/Experience:

• Basic Computer Skills
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

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