Graphic Packaging International · 3 hours ago
Press Technician
Perry, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGraphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging. The Press Technician will operate and maintain unwind/rewind of press, ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures while effectively communicating with team members.
Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures
Ensures accuracy and compliance of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machines. This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks and checklists
Safely operates a forklift
Completes quality checks on rolls before mounting on press
Sets up and maintains auto splicing unit
Scans production order into RFGN
Strips cores
Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to department manager and supervisors and presents data based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives
Removes empty cores and prepares for shipment and the Press Rewind
Perform change overs and sets up roll stand for different roll widths
Performs other duties as assigned by department manager, supervisor, or lead operator
Understands and monitors the 5S system and takes full ownership of working environment
Assist when possible in keeping WIP materials to a minimum, by helping to stack in WIP materials as deemed necessary by situation or events
Assist when possible in keeping Press Unwinds running at optimum speeds, including stacking off product as deemed necessary by situation or events
Assists crew members with make-ready activities to include: change plates, dr. blades, ink etc
Completes preventative and routine maintenance on splicer unit
Assists Flexo crew members as needed
Must be willing to accept training and feedback as needed (for compliance with job requirements)
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate effectively in order to establish a strong working relationship with all team members
This position warrants continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50 lbs
Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, noisy, hot and humid
Must be able to work any shift and work overtime with short notice
Must be able to visually identify quality issues
Must be able to think 'outside the box' and collect and utilize data in decision making
Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work-related instructions and safety procedures and requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Manufacturing experience
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
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of GPI Forklift Certification
Benefits
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
Company
Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, designs and produces consumer packaging, made primarily from renewable or recycled materials.
Founded in 1978
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29B2024-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-03-01Post Ipo Debt· $794M
1992-12-18IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
VP & Chief Sustainability Officer
Laurie Brlas
Director
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