Ink Technician

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in the Perry, GA area is seeking an Ink Technician to monitor cutting operations and support lead operators. You will gain expertise in flexo presses, ink controls, and related equipment, while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires ability to work various shifts, perform line changeovers, and maintain accurate production records. Training will be provided, with emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Willing to receive training and feedback as needed for job requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members to build strong working relationships.
• Able to work any shift and overtime with short notice.
• Ability to visually identify quality issues and report findings.
• Ability to think analytically and use data in decision making.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with press ink controls and inking process.
• Operate and troubleshoot Cutter, Unwinder, Splicer, Festoon and related controls and equipment.
• Perform changeovers per SOPs.
• Assist with roller replacements and adjustments.
• Ensure correct web path to web the cutter.
• Record operator documentation accurately (production reports, specs, quality needs, logs, checklists).
• Maintain 5S standards and clean working environment.
• Follow safety, quality, productivity, and security procedures.
• Assist in breaks and rest periods as needed.
• Monitor product quality and address nonconformances.
• Perform preventative maintenance on area equipment.
• Keep documentation accurate and legible.
• Complete Ei3 & standard work activities.

Skills

Flexographic

Quality awareness

Team communication

Data-driven decision making

Safety awareness

Shift flexibility

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Tools

Cutter equipment

Unwinder

Splicer

Festoon system

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.

Ink Technician

NOTICE

POSITION POSTING

DATE: Thursday, September 24, 2026

NUMBER: 26-028

POSITION: Flexo Press Cutter/Deliver Operator

Position Summary: To monitor cutting and assist lead operator.

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

• Familiar with the press ink controls and inking process
• Proficient in the operation and troubleshooting of a Cutter, Unwinder, Splicer, Festoon and all associated controls and equipment.
• Ability to perform Changeovers in accordance with SOP's.
• Assist with roller replacements and adjustments.
• Know the correct web path necessary to web the cutter.
• Ensures accuracy in recording of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machine. This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks and checklists.
• Understands and participates in the 5S system and takes full ownership of working environment.
• Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, department manager, area lead or lead operator
• Will assist in "breaking out" of operators for breaks and rest periods.
• Understands and monitors the quality of product being produced and address any nonconformance issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance of area equipment and maintains proper working condition.
• Maintain company documentation accurate, complete and legible.
• Completes Ei3 & standard work activities

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Must be willing to accept training and feedback as needed (for compliance with job requirements).
• Ability to communicate effectively in order to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
• Must be able to work any shift and work overtime with short notice.
• Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
• Must be able to think "outside the box" and collect and utilize data in decision making.
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Frequent lifting and carrying cores and lap waste up to 50 lbs.
• Must wear safety shoes, safety glasses and ear protections

Required Experience:

• Preferred to be signed off on both steps of Ink Tech. Step 1 Ink Tech can apply and, if awarded the position, get signed off on Step 1 Cutter tasks within 6 months. Failure to get signed off will result in reposting of the position.

• Flexographic experience

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.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements