Assistant Press Operator - Graphic Packaging : Job Details

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.

To Feed Press Sheets at the feed station of a Sheetfed Offset Press with minimum trips. To ensure that the proper Ink, Coatings are being used. To properly track all paper that is consumed for a given job. To ensure that all un-used paper is return to warehouse. Feeder must also report any un-safe acts to Pressmen or Lead Pressmen on his shift. Must be able to troubleshoot any feed station or paper related issues. Must assist the Pressmen during Make-readies, Keep Press at 5S Standards. Plus other duties assigned by Pressmen or Pressroom Lead. Must be willing to learn other aspects of Press Operations.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

* Must follow all GPI Safety Rules and Procedures

* Must be able to achieve and maintain GPI Quality Standards

* Must be able to Set-Up and Operate Feed Stations on all Sheetfed Presses

* Must be able to Assist in all Make-Ready Functions.

* Must be able to Follow Directions

* Must be able to Train New Members in the Pressroom.

* Must be able to work with Minimal Supervision

* Must be able to Troubleshoot Press Feeding issues and resolve.

* Must be willing to learn the SAP System.

* Must keep Press Department Leads and Manager informed of needed machine repairs.

* Must follow ALL department procedures

* Must follow ALL GPI procedures

* All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Minimum of 1 yr. Printing Experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

RCRA TRAINING:

Must complete RCRA Training to be able to properly handle any hazardous waste made within the printing process.

Physical Requirements:

* Duties require standing (except breaks and lunch) with little lower body movement throughout working shift for 8 to 12 hours.

* Visual acuity at short distances. Needed to detect variances in job numbers, register and bleeder marks.

* Color vision needed to detect inappropriate color of product.

* Good eye/hand coordination to keep speed with the pace of the machine.

* Able to lift 25-35 lb. boxes continuously and 50 lbs. occasionally to cover Palletizer position.

* Occasional climbing, stooping, bending and overhead reaching.

* Fine hand manipulation.

* Grasping and gripping.

Salary: $23.63-$26.54/hour

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

* Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.

Nearest Major Market: Irvine California

Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles