Ink Technician

Graphic Packaging International; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Disability & Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & holidays

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Georgia is seeking an Ink Technician to monitor cutting and assist the lead operator. You will be proficient with press ink controls and a range of equipment such as Cutter, Unwinder, Splicer, and Festoon, and perform changeovers per SOPs.

Ensure accurate records and uphold 5S and safety standards. The role requires you to assist with roller changes, inspect product quality, and participate in preventative maintenance while following SQF procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to receive training and feedback for job requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all team members.
• Must be able to work any shift and overtime on short notice.
• Must visually identify quality issues in production.
• Think outside the box and use data for decisions.
• Frequent bending and stooping are expected.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs, wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cutting and assist lead operator.
• Familiar with press ink controls and inking process.
• Operate and troubleshoot Cutter, Unwinder, Splicer, Festoon.
• Perform changeovers per SOPs and assist roller changes.
• Record production reports, quality specs, and logs accurately.
• Maintain 5S and keep area clean and organized.
• Comply with safety, quality, productivity, and security procedures.
• Assist breaks, monitor product quality, and address nonconformances.
• Perform preventative maintenance and upkeep equipment.
• Complete Ei3 and standard work activities.

Skills

Training willingness

Communication

Shift flexibility

Quality issue detection

Data-informed decisions

Bending/stotting risk awareness

Lifting up to 50 lbs

PPE compliance

Tools

Cutter

Unwinder

Splicer

Festoon

Job description

Ink Technician

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.

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:

• 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

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 will also be notified by Human Resources

• Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

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].

Requisition: 16234