Press-1st Operator

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading packaging manufacturer as a Press – 1st Operator in Elk Grove Village, IL. This role involves operating printing presses, ensuring quality, and maintaining production records. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, offering a collaborative environment where employees can thrive. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a dynamic industry. If you're passionate about manufacturing and quality, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

401(k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Short and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Basic computer and math skills required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate printing presses efficiently while ensuring quality.
• Maintain records of production and quality metrics.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Entry Level Computer skills

Basic math skills

Knowledge of printing press

Feeder/Operator experience

Second Pressman experience

Job description

Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)

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.

OPPORTUNITY: We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation. We are seeking candidates to join our Elk Grove Village, IL team. We’re recruiting for multiple positions so be sure you review all job postings. This job posting is for a Press – 1st Operator with a pay range of $38.33 to $43.55/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, as well as 401-K with a company matching component and standard supplemental company contributions. Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, LifeLock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available.

JOB SUMMARY: The person who occupies this position is responsible for running printing presses as efficiently and safely as possible. Pressman is also responsible for overall quality of sheets printed. Operators understand and align business operations and Finishing Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives.

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

1. Responsible for overall quality of printed sheets. Pressman selects random sheets from each load and checks that they have appropriate color, register, type and are void of unnecessary markings.
2. When problems are encountered, pressman is to determine cause and adjust press to correct error.
3. Pressman responsible for removing full pallets from press with hand truck and placing a new pallet on press.
4. Must maintain written records of production and quality. Records include production time, amount produced, time wasted on corrections and waiting for materials and number of defective materials. Records of color quality are also recorded and graphed.
5. Responsible for performing duties of second pressman or feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
6. Responsible for press make-ready (adjust press to accommodate for new printing job to be done). (Refer to manual on quick change over procedure).
7. Must assist second pressman and feeder with monthly cleaning of press. Press is thoroughly cleaned, oiled and greased. Rollers are changed if necessary.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

1. Manufacturing experience preferred.
2. Mechanical/technical aptitude.
3. Entry Level Computer skills.
4. Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have basic math skills. Mechanical aptitude is preferred. Needs working knowledge of printing press.
5. Must have Feeder/Operator and Second Pressman experience.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Schedules are up to 8 or 12-hour shifts on alternate days with rotating weekends off. However, employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
2. Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
3. Must be willing and able to work overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
2. Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
3. Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job:

• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 40 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance), carrying (same as lifting), pushing (empty pallets onto press), pulling (loaded pallets from press delivery), stooping, bending, reaching, handling (pulling samples from press), talking and hearing (communicating with other press members), visual acuity (far and near), color vision.

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life 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.

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