Lead Operator - Graphic Packaging International : Job Details

Lead Operator FULL-TIME

$23.21/hr, plus $5004 new hire bonus, see details below

The Lead Operator will safely maintain the operation of paper cup machines producing paper cups or tubs. • Set up, adjust, and make repairs to equipment as required to maintain standard quality and quantity of production. • Clean machines and department surroundings.

DESCRIPTION OF TASKS:• Perform all duties in a safe and orderly manner.• Be engaged, involved and current in SWO process; participate in safety meetings and safety tours.• Ensure equipment meets safety standards, monitoring throughout the shift.• Observe, mitigate and/or report unsafe acts or conditions.• Complete shut-down and start-up procedures.• Produce products consistent with established food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.• Set up, adjust, and repair equipment utilizing written standard operating procedures (SOP's) and trouble cause correction (TCC's) instructions.• Monitor operation of machines, checking fluids in mineral oil pots.• Maintain bottom stock ink jet printers.• Assist lead operators in servicing the machine with glue, mineral oil or silicone required for proper operation.• Assist lead operator in retrieving blank carts from staging area and returning them when they are empty.• Move, place, and thread bottom stock and safely secure to finisher with minimum waste.• Perform quality checks on product: fiber teardown, print, scuffs, and proper date code.• Record mineral oil usage (total used per shift).• Complete a machine operator finishing rounds check list, daily paperwork and computer production reports.• Remove excess damaged paper stock from the machine tops and clear bottom paper stock from scrap tube.• Lubricate finishers.• Perform case erector and bagger changeovers.• Empty spoilage boxes from both side wall stock and bottom stock.• Actively participate in daily team production meetings – communicate key items within the plant environment on safety, quality, maintenance, production, and continuous improvement.• Perform basic care preventative maintenance tasks, i.e., basic cleaning of machine, etc.• Stock supplies, as appropriate.• Run the Kirk Rudy ink jet finisher, as required.• Maintain 5S in work area. Maintain a clean machine to avoid malfunctions and hazards.• Perform prescribed quality checks. Trouble-shoot quality concerns. Make minor adjustments to solve defects.• Assist the Quality Assurance in sorting through finished product at our distribution center.• Notify supervisor and/or group leader, or Quality Assurance of problems that arise beyond a Lead Operator's typical scope, i.e., poor product quality, excessive spoilage, mechanical issues, supply shortages and material handling issues.• Once qualified, instruct and train others, including other lead operators and apprentices.• Manage workload as necessary to ensure production requirements.• Communicate effectively with supervisor, group leader, peers, other employees, and oncoming shift.• Actively participate and maintain Work System initiatives.• Perform all machine operator duties, as required.• Perform machine operator, packer, material handler duties, as required; relieve for breaks and lunches; Assist in other areas, as needed.• Fulfill overtime requirements.

REM-03 WS-03 WS-TC

Schedule

Shift start: 7:00PM Shift length: 12 hours 2-2-3 schedule

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 30 days
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

Strong mechanical aptitudeFamiliar with and able to use hand and power tools properly and safelyFamiliar with mechanical components and equipmentBasic troubleshooting skillsGeneral computer experienceWell-developed verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills $5004 new hire incentive

Paid out in six separate installments.

About Graphic Packaging International

Graphic Packaging International is committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, they are a leading global provider of paper-based packaging solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer products companies. They strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in their industry and in the communities where they operate. Graphic Packaging has approximately 17,000 employees working in more than 60 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. They are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the best in the industry to reward the talented people who make their company successful.