Printing Press Operator

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, vision, and RX

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off + 11 paid holidays

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Pressman to run printing presses efficiently and safely, ensuring high-quality printed sheets with accurate color and register.

The role requires mechanical/technical aptitude, basic math, and English fluency. You will support SQF procedures, maintain records, and collaborate with the second pressman and feeder to keep lines productive and safe.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have Feeder/Operator and Second Pressman experience.

Responsibilities

• Quality checks on printed sheets for color, registration, and marks.
• Diagnose causes of problems and adjust press to correct errors.
• Move pallets, record production data, and manage materials.
• Maintain production and quality records.
• Use ColorMeasure to track color within spec.
• Lead and train second pressman and feeder; perform preventive maintenance.
• Perform press make-ready for new jobs.

Skills

Mechanical/technical aptitude

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Math skills

Feeder/Operator experience

Second Pressman experience

ColorMeasure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ColorMeasure

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 Details

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 motived to meet production targets while maintaining a safe work environment. Operators will need tounderstand and align business operations 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.

• 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.

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.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities:

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related toproductionof 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) asrequired.

• 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

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  Competitive Pay
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  401(k) w/employer matching
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  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
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  Various Voluntary benefits
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  Adoption Assistance Program
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  Employee Discount Programs
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  Employee Assistance Program
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  Tuition Assistance Program
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  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].