Feeder

Graphic Packaging International, LLC; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Gresham, OR is seeking a Printing Press Feeder to set up and operate folding carton cutting machines. You will provide break relief, review job tickets, and assist press operators, ensuring quality and timely delivery of cut loads.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, color matching ability, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Overtime may be required, with strong emphasis on safety and quality controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in printing or manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine to cut folding cartons.
• Provide break relief and make-ready support for operators.
• Review job tickets and conduct make-ready as required.
• Inspect sheets and pull defective ones; ensure quality.
• Feeder operation and maintaining safe production.
• Keep managers informed of safety, quality or production issues.
• Troubleshoot sheetfed equipment and maintain area cleanliness.
• Deliver quality cut loads to the Printing Department.

Skills

Sheetfed printing

Problem solving

Color matching

Communication

Basic mechanical

Team collaboration

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sheetfed equipment

Job description

Feeder

Gresham, OR

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: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• 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].

Requisition: 16657