Title:  Operator

Requisition ID:  2620
Location: 

Sturgis, MI, US, 49091

Department:  Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel:  No Travel Required

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.

 

Job Summary:

The Folder/Gluer Operator is responsible for overseeing the set-up and operations of the Folder/Gluer. This includes general and preventative maintenance on machines, make-ready, running, wash-up, safety, quality assurance, production, housekeeping, coordination of work and training of operators, feeders, and packers.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Operate and maintain the machinery in a proper and efficient manner to achieve acceptable quality.
  2. Set-up and adjust all machinery.
  3. Perform general and preventative maintenance on all machines.
  4. Train operators and feeders and packers in the operation and maintenance of machinery.
  5. Assist maintenance mechanic in repairs of the equipment.
  6. Coordinate and assist in carrying out instructions of daily schedules to complete all work in a timely manner.
  7. Maintain accurate records of material used or spoiled. Assist operators in maintaining this data.
  8. Participate in any tasks necessary to allow for continuous operation of the process.
  9. Follow all Plant Safety rules and maintain a safe working environment.
  10. Monitor the level of quality in the products being produced.

 

 

Additional Responsibilities:

  1. Collect Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data as required.
  2. Participate in Continuous Process Improvement Activities as required.
  3. Follow all guidelines related to SQF Guidelines.

 

 

Qualifications:

Basic math, reading and writing skills are required to perform this job. Mechanical aptitude is required.

 

Job Summary:

The Folder/Gluer Operator is responsible for overseeing the set-up and operations of the Folder/Gluer. This includes general and preventative maintenance on machines, make-ready, running, wash-up, safety, quality assurance, production, housekeeping, coordination of work and training of operators, feeders, and packers.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Operate and maintain the machinery in a proper and efficient manner to achieve acceptable quality.
  2. Set-up and adjust all machinery.
  3. Perform general and preventative maintenance on all machines.
  4. Train operators and feeders and packers in the operation and maintenance of machinery.
  5. Assist maintenance mechanic in repairs of the equipment.
  6. Coordinate and assist in carrying out instructions of daily schedules to complete all work in a timely manner.
  7. Maintain accurate records of material used or spoiled. Assist operators in maintaining this data.
  8. Participate in any tasks necessary to allow for continuous operation of the process.
  9. Follow all Plant Safety rules and maintain a safe working environment.
  10. Monitor the level of quality in the products being produced.

 

 

Additional Responsibilities:

  1. Collect Statistical Process Control (SPC) Data as required.
  2. Participate in Continuous Process Improvement Activities as required.
  3. Follow all guidelines related to SQF Guidelines.

 

 

Qualifications:

Basic math, reading and writing skills are required to perform this job. Mechanical aptitude is required.

 

 


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.


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