Title:  Press Operator Assistant

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.

Our Staunton, VA facility to looking for a Press Operator Assistant for our Printing department. This position will be responsible for assisting the Press Operator to make sure the Press is operating in the safest possible manner, and the quality of the product exceeds our customers expectations while performance goals are being achieved.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Ability to assist in the Operation of a multi-unit Sheet Fed Press.
• Responsible for setting up and operate coating unit.
• Troubleshoot Quality and Press Issues and resolve.
• Keep Press Department Leads and Manager informed of needed machine repairs.
• Responds to Pressman with any special request during press make ready, monitors press feed during press runs.
• Responsible for filling all press chemicals, loading inks, putting away inks when done with job and refilling process inks on press shelf when needed.
• Understand the importance of environmental responsibilities and proper disposal of press waste.
• Lead crew when needed.
• Removes any full AQ/Fountain solution flush water drums from press to Non-Hazardous waste staging area.
• Learn how to achieve and maintain proper Ink and Water Balance.
• Assists the pressman in any maintenance of the press.
• Follows all company safety requirements
• Comply with all company rules and regulations
• Performs other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the Company.

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

• Operate hand jack and electric pallet jack
• Operate forklift truck
• Operate aerator
• Understand Job Jacket information
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Demonstrate a level of mechanical aptitude necessary to be successful in the position

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.