Press Operator Assistant (12 Hours Night Continuous Ops Schedule

Graphic Packaging International; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off + holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Press Operator to assist the 1st Pressman with make-ready, operation and maintenance of the printing press, ensuring quality and safety on 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include making color/register corrections, running press in the absence of the 1st Pressman, reading job specs, adjusting press components, maintaining ink and rollers, and supporting SQF compliance within a large, diverse manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of professional manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist 1st Pressman by making color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet specifications.
• Run press during absence of 1st Pressman and perform duties of a 1st Pressman as needed.
• Read job specifications to determine setup materials required to run the job.
• Adjust press parts (feeder, delivery, guides, wheels, tapes, cams) using hand tools.
• Assist in replacing worn rollers and adjusting press pressure.
• Maintain and clean blankets, ink fountains and distributing rollers.
• Assist in press maintenance and perform other duties to meet company goals.

Skills

Language skills

Math skills

Reasoning

Mechanical

Forklift license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year manufacturing experience preferred

Tools

Fork Truck Operator’s License

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 Description

JOB SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for assisting the Pressman on processes regarding make-ready, operations and maintenance of the printing press, in doing so efficiently, safely and accurately.

Job Functions

• Assist 1st Pressman by making necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality of specifications of the work
• Ability to run press during absence of 1st Pressman and fulfill all the duties of a 1st Pressman in this capacity
• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully
• Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools.
• Assist in removing and replacing worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.
• Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press.
• Assists in the maintenance of the press.
• Performs other duties as required to achieve the overall goals and objectives of the Company.

Job Description Continued

Background / Experience

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts preferred
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills

• LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• MECHANICAL
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
  • Company issued Fork Truck Operator’s License

Education / Knowledge

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• One year of professional working experience, preferred in a manufacturing environment

Essential Job Functions

• SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
• Schedule is 12 hours continuous ops (7 pm - 7 am).
• Employees are required to work overtime to include up to 12-hour shifts.
• Employees must have the ability to work alternate schedules and overtime that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends for coverage and be punctual while doing so.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Standing and walking frequently (34-66% of the time), depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements
• Ability to bend/stoop, squat, climb, reach above shoulder and reach at waist or lower, twist, stretch, carry (up to 28 lbs.), kneel, grasp, fingering, and push/pull (force up to 50 lbs. for 200 feet) occasionally
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently (from floor to waist) and lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Requires use of both feet on a continuous basis
• Requires use of both hands for simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation and repetitive actions on a continuous basis
• Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis
• Ability to make independent decisions, apply reasoning and discern colors
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises
• PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net

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.

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

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: 15998