Aerator Operator

Graphic Packaging International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with match

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

11 Holidays

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Irvine, CA is seeking a production helper to support the die cutting area and maintain a clean, organized floor.

You will operate within a team to aerate pallets, stage products, and assist multiple departments while upholding SQF safety and quality standards. This role requires physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to follow plant rules and procedures on all shifts.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical/technical skills with good communication.
• Able to maintain SQF compliance and safety procedures.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 lbs and work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Aerate pallets of product and stage for die cutting.
• Use SAP ZSCH to organize production floor.
• Assist die cutting and related departments as needed.
• Maintain production floor organization and SQF compliance.
• Cover breaks on die cutting equipment after training.
• Work across departments to support production goals.

Skills

Mechanical

Technical

Communication

Good attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP ZSCH

Job description

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.

Participates in overall production outcomes associated with die cutting department.

Works in Printing WIP area to facilitate the movement and transferring of WIP product through the Cutting Department.

Maintain and organize the production floor.

Gain knowledge to prepare for next level position in die cutting or other department within the facility.

Job Functions

• Aerate all pallets of product produced by press department or other materials as requested.
• Utilize SAP ZSCH to maintain and organize production floor
• Stage product for die cutting departments
• Assist PMR and Separating departments when needed
• Assist die cutting department with transferring of tooling during make ready.
• Cover breaks on die cutting equipment once trained
• Generally assist throughout department when needed
• Help to maintain SQF compliance of facility
• Clean, lubricate and maintain Aerator
• All other duties as assigned

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities For All Employees

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation
• Knowledge-H.S. Education or equivalent. Computer literate, miscellaneous helper qualified.
• Skills-Mechanical, technical, communication
• Abilities-Good attendance, able to motivate other team members and participate in teams and processes
• Physical Demands:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk or climb.
• The employee is frequently required to lift or carry 10 to 35 pounds and occasionally required to lift or carry 36 to 50 pounds. Weights above this require team lifting.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is regularly exposed to dust, heat, cold, vibration, and potential work hazards.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required.
• We are a union environment.
• Must be willing to work all shifts.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short 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
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

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 [e-mail].

Requisition: 15427