Feeder-Catcher

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) match

Health benefits

Medical coverage

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a team member to operate feeder, catcher, and sorter roles within the Finishing Department, rotating across positions to meet production needs and exceed customer expectations.

The role emphasizes adherence to SQF guidelines, process hygiene, and quality checks, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in a large packaging operation.

Responsibilities

• Feeder: feed cartons into glue machine and ensure correct carton by checking box numbers and marks.
• Catcher: remove finished cartons, verify product against labels, and ensure correct count per case.
• Ensure quality by verifying color, register and absence of unwanted markings on cartons.
• Follow Safe Quality Foods (SQF) procedures and report unsafe conditions to authority.
• Participate in SQF root cause analysis and corrective actions as required.

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.

Job Details

JOB SUMMARY: The person who holds this position is responsible for assuming all duties performed by feeder (feed flat cartons into gluing/paneling machines), catcher (remove product from press and pack into cases) and sorter (quality checks on cartons). This person rotates between these positions throughout working shift. They understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Feeder Job Functions

Feeder:

• Feeder has responsibility that glue machinery is continually being fed with proper carton. Feeder takes stacks of cartons from loaded pallet and places them into feeder of machine.
• Responsibility that appropriate carton is being fed. Done by checking for variances in box number and collator marks.
• Responsibility to feed only quality cartons. Feeder is to fan through stacks of cartons being fed and check that they have proper color, register and are void of unnecessary markings.
• Feeder is to observe for machine malfunctions and stop glue machine when problems arise. Feeder uses mirror to detect malfunctions. Feeder is also to be aware of signals from operator or catcher to stop and start machine.
• Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of area (remove stray cartons, sweep up, etc...). Performed during make ready.

Catcher Job Functions

Catcher:

• Removes the finished folded cartons from the press and packs them into cases.
• Responsibility that appropriate carton is being packed: Done by checking item and job number on carton with job label being used.
• Responsibility that only quality products are packed. Catcher is to check that cartons have proper color, register and are void of unnecessary markings.
• Responsibility that proper count of cartons is packed into case. Catcher is to hand count the first case of each different product being packed.
• Packed cartons are to be pushed on rollers through taping machine to the Padlocker.
• Responsible for maintenance of area. Performed during make ready.

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’s Benefit 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].