Feeder

Graphic Packaging International; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Printing Press Feeder at our Oregon facility. The role sets up and operates the press to cut folding cartons, with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will provide break relief and make-ready support, review job tickets, troubleshoot sheetfed issues, inspect sheets, and collaborate with the press and sheeter teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training
• Experience in a printing or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide break relief and make-ready support for Sheeter Operator and Assistant Press Operator
• Be familiar with the sheetfed requirements
• Reviewing job ticket
• Conducting make ready as required and assist sheeter operators and press feeders.
• Inspecting Sheets from every roll
• Pulling defective sheets as required
• Make-ready/registration for press, Wash-up of printing presses.
• Feeder operation.
• Keep department managers informed of safety, quality or production issues or improvement opportunities.
• Become familiar with technical aspects of Sheeter and be able to troubleshoot
• Work toward achieving department goals
• Cleaning area around press.
• Performing maintenance as required.
• Delivering quality cut loads to Printing Department

Skills

Sheetfed printing

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Color matching

Reading tickets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Graphic

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 Details

Printing Press Feeder

Mission / Summary

Sets up and operates machine to cut folding cartons by performing the following duties.

Job Functions

• Providing break relief and make-ready support for Sheeter Operator and Assistant Press Operator
• Be familiar with the sheetfed requirements
• Reviewing job ticket
• Conducting make ready as required and assist sheeter operators and press feeders.
• Inspecting Sheets from every roll
• Pulling defective sheets as required
• Make-ready/registration for press, Wash-up of printing presses.
• Feeder operation.
• Keep department managers informed of safety, quality or production issues or improvement opportunities.
• Become familiar with technical aspects of Sheeter and be able to troubleshoot
• Work toward achieving department goals
• Cleaning area around press.
• Performing maintenance as required.
• Delivering quality cut loads to Printing Department

Background / Experience / Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training
• Experience in a printing or manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and translate designs and documentation
• Basic mechanical ability to adjust the equipment to maximize production and ensure quality standards are met or exceeded
• Ability to match or detect differences between colors
• Maintain cooperative working relationships, demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees and supervision
• Perform all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Understanding of sheetfed printing requirements.
• Ability to inspect sheets and identify defects.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for sheeter equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow job tickets.
• Willingness to perform maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle paper rolls and sheets.
• Strong communication skills to report issues and collaborate with the team.
• Ability to work toward department goals and maintain quality standards.

Schedule Demands

• Must be able to work 8 hour shifts plus overtime as required.
• Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Physical Demands

• Standing: 34-66% of time
• Walking: 34-66% of time
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently with a force of 10 lbs. Occasionally with a force of 50 lbs. Rarely with a force of 10 lbs.
• Lifting: Frequently with a force of 10 lbs. Occasionally with a force of 50 lbs. Rarely with a force of 10 lbs.
• Frequent stair climbing, kneeling, crouching, balance, forward bending/standing, right and left hand coordination.
• Occasional right and left hand grip, elevated work, repetitive squat, repetitive reaching, step ladder climbing, rotation sitting.
• Wear PPE when required: Safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection etc.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office equipment.

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

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 [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.

Requisition: 16657