Manufacturing Operator Assistant

Graphic Packaging International; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision, and prescribed

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

FSA / HSA

Voluntary benefits

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + 11 paid companyholyd

Holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Tennessee is seeking a production operator to support our 7-day continuous operation. You will observe safety rules, operate printers, metalizers, laminators, cutters and gluers, and assist with make-ready and quality checks to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes compliance with GMPs, SQF requirements, and lean Continuous Improvement programs, with a focus on equipment reliability, teamwork, and reporting of process issues to maintain product safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of experience with the same or similar equipment preferred.
• Follow plant safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements.
• Stop unsafe or nonconforming processes to protect quality.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and comply with safety practices.
• Document quality checks required by the work center.
• Assist in safe and efficient operation of printers, metalizers, laminators, cutters, gluers, and related equipment.
• Identify and resolve process and machine problems.
• Participate in make-ready preparation for assigned equipment.
• Prepare required production reports.
• Maintain housekeeping and area cleanliness.
• Support SQF/5S, Lean, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure customer requirements are understood and met.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality documentation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Printers

Metalizers

Laminators

Cutters

Gluers

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.

Job Functions

• Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices.
• Must have successfully completed Department Assistant I Checklist.
• Capable of documenting quality checks required by work center.
• Assists in safe and efficient operation of printers, metalizers, laminators, cutters, gluers, and all support equipment.
• Aids in identifying and resolving process and machine problems.
• Participates in make-ready preparation for assigned equipment.
• Prepares necessary reports as required to accomplish production goals.
• Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned area.
• Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
• Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5’s, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of experience with the same or similar equipment is preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Frequent/strenuous physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) required.

Frequently exposed to conditions involving noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals.

Graphic Packaging International is on a 7-day continuous operation. Must be able to work overtime as required.

See Physical Demand & Job Analysis for more detailed information.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities For All Employees

• 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 + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.