Finishing Operator

Graphic Packaging International; Solon (OH); 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, and Rx

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Various Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Solon, Ohio, is seeking a diligent machine operator to set up and run straight-line gluers and related equipment for folded and glued cartons. You will help maintain SQF standards, assist with housekeeping, and support temporary staff while adhering to core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and a mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Visual color discrimination to detect differences in color shades.
• Familiar with SQF and food defense compliance standards.
• Has mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Observes automatic feeding, folding, and gluing of cartons to detect malfunctions.
• Inspects finished work and adjusts machinery to correct variations.
• Packs finished product into corrugate boxes and pallets.
• Prints labels and maintains daily time/materials reports in SAP/RF Gen.
• Performs preventative maintenance and basic disassembly/repair.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Color discrimination

SQF compliance

Food defense compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

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.

Job Details

Sets up and operates straight-line gluers and related peripheral/supporting equipment for the purpose of manufacturing folded and glued cartons. Keep building in clean and orderly condition and to assist in the SQF Audits while maintaining SQF standards.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Observes automatic feeding, folding, and gluing of cartons to detect machine malfunctions
• Inspects completed work to detect defects and verify conformance to work order specifications, and adjust machinery as necessary to correct variations
• Packs finished product into corrugate boxes
• Palletizes finished product
• Prints labels
• Keeps daily time and materials usage reports and records information in SAP and RF Gen
• Performs Preventative Maintenance
• Disassembles machines to maintain, repair, or replace broken or worn parts, using hand tools
• Assist temporary employees with understanding task assignments while Reinforcing SQF standards and Graphic Packaging Internationals core values.
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Installs and adjust guide assemblies, forming bars, and folding mechanisms according to box blank dimensions and work order specifications, using hand tools
• Moves controls to regulate tension on pressure rolls, to synchronize speed of machine components, and to adjust pressure of the glue
• Adjusts machine controls to correct variations
• Monitors pressure of the glue
• Shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.

Required Skills

• Basic computer skills, data entry
• Visual Color Discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
• Familiar with SQF compliance standards
• Familiar with Food defense compliance standards
• Has mechanical aptitude

Required Experience

• High School Diploma, GED
• Prior experience operating plant machinery - preferrably in a lead capacity

Physical Demands

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lb.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, bending and overhead reaching.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Fine hand manipulation.
• Grasping and gripping.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Color vision needed to detect inappropriate color of product.

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.