Press Operator

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International in Chicago, IL seeks a Press – 1st Operator to run printing presses safely and efficiently, ensuring high-quality sheets and color accuracy. Candidates should have manufacturing experience, English proficiency, and basic math skills.

The role includes on-the-job training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the company. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and prior feeder/second pressman experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic math skills required.
• Working knowledge of printing presses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor printing presses efficiently and safely.
• Ensure color accuracy and print quality according to specs.
• Maintain records of production and quality data.
• Assist with press make-ready and changeovers as needed.
• Support maintenance and cleaning of the press to minimize downtime.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Math skills

Printing press knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Printing press CPC (Color Printer Control)

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.

OPPORTUNITY

We are a Food service folding carton manufacturing operation seeking candidates to join our Chicago, IL team. This job posting is for a Press – 1st Operator with a pay range of $36.78 - $43.85 /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. Press operators need to understand color management and be highly motivated to meet production targets while maintaining a safe work environment. Operators will need to understand and align business operations as they execute 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.

• Responsible for overall quality of printed sheets. Pressman selects random sheets from each load and checks that they have appropriate color, register, are void of unnecessary markings, and any other critical to quality checks.
• When problems are encountered, pressman is to determine cause and adjust press to correct error.
• Pressman responsible for removing full pallets from press with hand truck, flagging skids correctly, recording data on production sheets, and placing empty pallet on press.
• Must maintain written and/or electronic records of production and quality. Records include production time, amount produced, time wasted on corrections and waiting for materials and amount of defective materials.
• Use of ColorMeasure to assist keeping color in spec and log records of color quality.
• Responsible for performing duties of second pressman or feeder when needed in order to keep press running.
• Responsible for press make-ready (adjust press to accommodate for new printing job to be done). (Refer to manual on quick change over procedure).
• Must lead second pressman and feeder with weekly, monthly, and yearly preventive maintenance and cleaning of press. Press is thoroughly cleaned, oiled and greased. Rollers are changed if necessary.
• Ensures the 2nd Pressman and Feeder-Operator receive proper on-the-job training when available, supporting skill development and preparing them for future succession opportunities.

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 food or noncompliance with 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.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Must have basic math skills. Mechanical aptitude is preferred. Needs working knowledge of printing press.
• Must have Feeder/Operator and Second Pressman experience.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• Some Departments/Jobs may run a M-F 8-hour Shift Schedule.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• 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.
• Physical demands commonly associated* with the performance of the functions of this job:
  • Function 3 requires ability to pull full pallet weighing between 1500 and 2000 pounds with hand truck.
  • Function 3 also requires ability to lift empty pallets (weighing 25-40 pounds) from stack of pallets (typ.5 ft. high) and placing at end of press.
  • Pressman’s vision must be acute at distances of up to 40 ft. in order to communicate with feeder and second pressman.
  • Pressman’s vision must be acute at short distances (20 inches or less) in order to inspect for quality of printing sheets. Color vision is required to detect variances in color of product.
  • Function 7 requires lifting of rollers weighing up to 100 lbs. Lifting is to be assisted by pressman or feeder when needed.
  • Press make-ready duties require physical ability to lift and carry ink buckets (up to 35 pounds). Buckets are carried upstairs (3 ft.) and lifted approximately4 ft. high.
• Reading computer screens or other electronic devices.

• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software:
  • Printing press, CPC (Color Printer Control) (for Heidelberg presses), various wrenches and other related tools.
• Inside Conditions (climate controlled in printing area), noise (from printing presses), vibration, odors, dust.

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

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].