Cup Operator

Graphic Packaging International; Shelbyville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is hiring a Cup Operator at our Shelbyville, IL facility to maintain cup machines, load blanks, and ensure product quality. You will follow safety procedures, keep work areas organized, and coordinate with the shift team.

The position offers a $1,500 retention bonus for new hires and qualifying rehires, starting at $21.47 per hour with progression to $22.05 at six months, plus $1.15 night-shift differential. Benefits begin after the start date.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical background and ability to use hand tools safely.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in a safe and orderly manner.
• Attend and participate in daily team production meetings.
• Notify supervisor of problems beyond cup operator duties.
• Load blanks on paper cup finishers and monitor machine operation.
• Maintain 5S in the work area.
• Complete shut-down/start-up procedures on finishers and related equipment.

Skills

Mechanical background

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Tools

Needle nose pliers

Allen wrenches

Channel lock pliers

Putty knives

Spray bottles

Compressed air guns

Job description

About Us

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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Details

Cup Operator

$1,500 Retention Bonus for New Hires and Qualifying Rehires

Starting At $21.47, progressing to 22.05 at 6 months

$1.15/Hour Shift Differential for Night Shift

Benefits Start on the 1st Of the Month Following Your Start Date

Job Summary

Maintain operation of paper cup machines producing paper cups. Duties include: cleaning machines and surroundings, starting and stopping finishers, loading blanks on to finishers.

Work Devices

Needle nose pliers, allen wrenches, channel lock pliers, putty knives, paper towels, rags, spray bottles, compressed air guns, utility knife, broom, mop, ergo tug, and other various hand tools.

Description Of Tasks

• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.
• Be engaged, involved, and participate in department safety meetings and initiatives.
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards, monitoring throughout the shift.
• Observe, mitigate and/or report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Follow all proper ZES/IES requirements when working on equipment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, group leader, peers, other employees, and oncoming shift.
• Promote and demonstrate a positive work environment.
• Attend and participate in daily team production meetings as directed by poly cup department leadership
• Assist in production of product consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Maintain 5S in work area.
• Complete shut-down and start-up procedures on PMC finishers, baggers, and CE’s.
• Load blanks on paper cup finishers.
• Operate ergo tug to move blank carts when retrieving and returning blank carts.
• Relieve cup packers during break and lunch periods. Assist material handler and padlocker operator, as required.
• Help maintain bottom stock ink jet printers
• Stop, start, and monitor operation of machines, fluids, and glue while maintaining cleanliness, ensuring machines continue running properly.
• Remove excess damaged paper stock from the machine tops and clear bottom paper stock from scrap tube.
• Empty spoilage boxes from both side wall stock and bottom stock continuously during the shift.
• Perform quality checks on product: fiber teardown, print, scuffs, and proper date code.
• Perform login, code downtime, and enter make ready info in Ignition software during shift.
• Hang butt rolls on finishers to allow for a new bottom stock roll to be installed by machine tender.
• Splice and thread bottom stock through bottom punch station.
• Complete a machine operator finishing rounds checklist.
• Notify Shift Supervisor or Group Leader of problems that arise beyond the scope of cup operator’s duties.
• Once qualified, instruct and train others.
• Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements are met.
• Fulfill overtime requirements.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical background and skill to perform technical tasks; Able to use hand tools properly and safely.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation.
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work well with all levels of personnel, individually or in a team environment, and take direction from others to accomplish goals.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation. This includes walking or standing for extended periods of time up to 12-hours; lifting up to 50lbs; carrying up to 30 lbs.; lowering up to 30 lbs. from a height of 4 feet; and work in various temperatures & humidity levels.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• 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.

GPI Benefits 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 + 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].

Recruitment Agency Partnership Notice

We value partnerships and maintain a strict process for engaging external agencies. Due to compliance requirements, we do not accept unsolicited resumes. Agencies must be fully onboarded and have an active, executed agreement in place with Graphic Packaging to submit candidates for open positions. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Graphic Packaging, and no recruitment fees will be owed.

Applications accepted on anongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Requisition: 16803