Flexo Press Operator Assistant

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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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Position Summary

To safely operate and maintain a Flexo Graphic Printing Press to efficiently manufacture folding cartons.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Safely perform the following operations and demonstrate, by meeting production standards, your capability to perform the operations during continuous production.

• Assist Op I and Op II in operation of press.
• Learn fundamentals of printing
• Perform duties and responsibilities of Op II when needed.
• Learn fundamentals of press operation
• Assist Op I and Op II during downtime and MR's.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Attend training programs to further development in position.
• Perform duties and responsibilities of Roll Tender as needed:
• Set up and operate roll stand.
• Organize and maintain roll stock for both presses.
• Maintain accurate records of allocated board.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Perform duties and responsibilities of Press Catcher as needed:
• Correctly jog and stack product from press
• Monitor print and cut quality of cartons.
• Communicate with Operators I and II regarding quality.
• Assist crews during make ready and press down-time.
• Perform basic maintenance on press.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Basic printing comprehension
• Good communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to train new team members.
• General Math skills

Education and Experience

• High School/GED diploma

Working Conditions

• Ability to operate clamp truck and forklift.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to move up to 3000 lb. rolls.
• Ability to do repetitive work.
• Ability to work 12-hr. work shift.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours.

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.

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