Finishing Operator

Graphic-Packaging-International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Short/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Chicago is seeking a Finishing Operator to adjust finishing equipment and oversee carton production on the gluer line. This role requires setting up glue systems, maintaining speed, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.

You will train feeder/catcher staff, perform routine maintenance on glue and finishing machinery, and record quality data in SAP. Prior finishing-operator experience and mechanical aptitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude required.
• Entry-level computer skills expected.
• Experience setting up glue systems and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with finishing equipment and related tooling.
• Ability to setup/run hot melt units and label machines.

Responsibilities

• Adjust glue machinery to fit carton styles being processed.
• Maintain optimum production speed and troubleshoot malfunctions quickly.
• Oversee crew on gluer machinery and train feeder/catcher staff.
• Cover feeder/catcher duties during breaks (~2 hours/day).
• Perform maintenance on gluer equipment and document activities.
• Maintain quality/production records (SAP) and track carton specs.
• Prepare and apply customer-specified labels; assist troubleshooting.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Glue systems setup

Troubleshooting

Team training

Tools

Leary glue system

Mactron glue system

Alpina glue system

Pafra glue system

Hot Melt units

Labelaire

Domino

Speed Queen

Windows machine

Domino Pick and Place

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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Job Details

OPPORTUNITY: We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago, IL team. We’re recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all of our job postings. This job posting is for a Finishing Operator with a pay range of $26.93 to $33.84/hour plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. We continually encourage our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression through our strong promotion from within program. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to:

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• including health spending accounts and a progressive healthy lifestyle program
• 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions
• Pet Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance Programs
• Purchasing Power
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Aflac
• Lifelock Identity Protection
• Hyatt Legal Services
• Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program
• Uniform Service
• Safety Shoe
• Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits

JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is to adjust finishing equipment in order to process a flat carton order and oversee its production (complex glue experience a plus).

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Operator is responsible for adjusting glue machinery to fit particular style of carton being processed.
• Once production begins, operator is responsible for maintaining machinery at optimum speed. When malfunctions occur, operator is to be able to detect cause and make appropriate adjustments as quickly as possible.
• Operator is responsible for members of crew working on gluer machinery. Is fully responsible in ensuring team members are working efficiently and safely. The operator is also responsible to train feeder/catcher trainees as necessary.
• Must assume duties of the feeder or catcher when those persons are on breaks (see job description for Feeder/Catcher). The Operator performs activities of Feeder/Catcher approximately 2 hours per day.
• Responsible for performing maintenance duties on gluer machinery; greasing, oiling, blowing off machinery, glue pot maintenance, bearing and belt replacement and cleaning parts.
• Is to maintain written and electronic (SAP) records of quality and production. Operator goes through hourly statistical measurements (carton alignment, edge caliper, opening force, glue length, etc. . . .).
• Responsible for making labels per customer specs.
• Ability and Positive attitude to teach and help fellow operators to trouble shoot all problems when called upon to do so.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Entry Level Computer skills
• All requirements for Finishing Operator in addition to the ability to set up and trouble shoot Leary, Mactron, Alpina and Pafra glue systems.
• Set up and run all Hot Melt units and trouble shoot as needed.
• Set up and run labelaire machines per customer specs.
• Have the ability to setup and run the Alpina, Speed Queen, Domino, Window machine, and Pick and Place on the Domino.
• Feeder/Catcher experience preferred. Mechanical experience is helpful (automotive, small engine repair, etc.)
• Finishing machine, allen wrench, screwdriver and other related tools needed for make ready.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related toproductionof 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) asrequired.
• 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].