Blanker Operator

Jobtailor; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Visalia, CA is seeking a Blanker Operator to maintain the Blanking Department, produce blanks per schedule, and ensure safe, efficient operation of the machine.

You will perform visual quality checks, adjust the blanking machinery, complete roll and print changes, load blanks onto carts, and monitor ongoing quality while following all safety rules and company policies. Overtime including weekends is required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing/industrial machine operator experience.
• Ability to retrieve and move blank carts using pallet jacks.
• Willing to work overtime including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of the Blanking Department by producing blanks according to the schedule.
• Inspect the blanker to ensure guards, alignment, brakes, housekeeping and paperwork before starting production.
• Ensure quality via visual inspection and machine adjustments as needed.
• Complete roll changes or print changes and load blanks onto blank carts.
• Monitor blank and print quality during production and report issues.
• Follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety policies.

Job description

Responsibilities

• A Blanker Operator is responsible for maintaining the operation of the Blanking Department by producing blanks required by the blanker schedule.
• Inspect the assigned blanker (machine) to ensure all guards are in place, assess roll alignment, brakes, housekeeping and paperwork before starting production.
• Ensure quality through visual inspection of the blank along with making machine adjustments as needed.
• Complete roll changes or print changes on the machine and unstack the blanks from the machine and load them onto a blank cart.
• Monitor the quality of the blanks and print quality continuously during production and report potential quality issues.
• All employees must follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety procedures and policies.

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience manufacturing/industrial machine operator experience required
• Must be able to walk to retrieve blank cart and take the cart to their work station and to the warehouse throughout their shifts as needed.
• Surfaces are mostly concrete.
• Prior experience utilizing pallet jack — highly preferred
• Must be able to use pallet jacks when moving full carts as well as to move paper rolls.
• The maximum force exerted to push/pull a cart is approximately 35 pounds of force (as measured with a push/pull gauge).
• The distance an item is pushed is approximately 5 feet – 30 feet, depending on the location of the employees work station.
• Must be able to climb on small step ladders to remove paper jams in the machines.
• This occurs rarely throughout the shift.
• The Operator may also need to climb the back of the machine to make adjustments.
• Must be able to forward bend momentarily up to 90 degrees.
• Much of the bending performed, however, is slight forward bending for brief periods.
• Must be able to reach between waist and shoulder height which occurs occasionally throughout the shift basis.
• Must have the ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Overtime will be required as necessary including weekends.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining blanking machinery while ensuring quality control and adherence to safety protocols. Capable of performing physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and operating pallet jacks in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.