Graphic Packaging International · 15 hours ago
Finishing Operator
Perry, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGraphic Packaging International is one of the world’s largest global producers of fiber-based consumer packaging, committed to environmental responsibility and workplace diversity. The Finishing Operator will operate and maintain a Bobst basket gluer, ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures while contributing to process improvement efforts.
Consumer GoodsCustomer ServiceManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures
Ensures accuracy in recording of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machine. This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks, checklists and SAP
Monitors machine for inefficient operation and makes adjustments as necessary or notifies and assists (as needed) the lead operator in resolution of such issues
Understands and operates glue monitoring and control systems on the machines
Understands and participates in the Standard Work system and takes full ownership of working environment
Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to supervisors, converting manager and lead operators and presents data based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives
Will show up for work between 5 and 15 minutes prior to shift start time, unless otherwise directed by supervisor or converting manager
Responsible for communicating to printing / cutting operators regarding quality issues with the printed and/or cut material
Will assist in "breaking out" operators as needed
Understands and monitors the quality of product being produced and maintains per requirements
Participates in lean manufacturing teams and contributes to the overall process improvement in a cross functional basis
Ability to enter information into SAP and utilize ei3 system
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Complies with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures
Ensures accuracy in recording of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machine. This includes production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks, checklists and SAP
Monitors machine for inefficient operation and makes adjustments as necessary or notifies and assists (as needed) the lead operator in resolution of such issues
Understands and operates glue monitoring and control systems on the machines
Understands and participates in the Standard Work system and takes full ownership of working environment
Communicates all machine and department issues effectively to supervisors, converting manager and lead operators and presents data based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives
Will show up for work between 5 and 15 minutes prior to shift start time, unless otherwise directed by supervisor or converting manager
Responsible for communicating to printing / cutting operators regarding quality issues with the printed and/or cut material
Will assist in 'breaking out' operators as needed
Understands and monitors the quality of product being produced and maintains per requirements
Participates in lean manufacturing teams and contributes to the overall process improvement in a cross functional basis
Ability to enter information into SAP and utilize ei3 system
Perform other duties as required
Strong mathematical skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly motivated, self-starter
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Strong verbal and written communications skills
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
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred
Work experience in manufacturing environment
PHR or SPHR certification preferred
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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