Feeder Operator

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & welfare benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings</

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Feeder Operator to load blank sheets onto printing presses and support the press crew in preparation, maintenance and running of presses.

You will work with inventory tools such as PEAK and SAP, verify job details, and assist with job readiness to ensure on-time production and quality output. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred. English literacy and basic math are required.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic math skills required.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load printing presses with stock and ensure inventory control using PEAK and SAP.
• Check accuracy of size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
• Reconcile sheeted materials needed for each job.
• Assist with press make-readies and preparation for next job.
• Keep printing press running by performing duties assigned by the 1st Press Operator.
• Assist with monthly cleaning of press (ERM'S).

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

PEAK

SAP

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.

Physcial Requirements

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:
  • While press is running, position requires physical ability to pull loaded pallet from press (weighing between 1500 and 2000 lbs.) with battery powered hand truck.
  • Requires physical ability to lift and carry ink buckets (up to 35 lbs.). Buckets are carried up stairs (3ft.) and lifted approximately 4 ft. high.
  • Requires lifting stacks of sheets (20-30 lbs.) from one pallet onto another.
• Machines, Tools, and Equipment
• Basic computer knowledge, Printing press, powered hand truck.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

Job Summary

The person who occupies this position is responsible for the loading of blank sheets onto printing press. Feeder is also responsible for assisting the press crew with preparation, maintenance and running of press. They must understand and align business operations and cutting department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

Job Details

JOB FUNCTIONS:

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

• Responsible for loading printing presses with stock, also working with PEAK and SAP, to insure proper inventory control.
• Responsible for checks for proper size, job number, customer name, stock type and caliper.
• Feeder Operator is responsible for reconciling all sheeted materials needed for each job.
• Upon completion of current running job, Feeder Operators duties are to assist with preparation of next job to be printed (press make ready).
• Responsible for any duties assigned by 1st Press Operator to keep printing press running.
• Assist with monthly cleaning of press (ERM'S).

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Floor helper experience preferred but not required.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:

• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Need to have basic math skills. Mechanical aptitude a plus.

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].