Assistant Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers•Newton, IA

22h

About The Position

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. Safely operate all assigned equipment to produce a quality folding carton that matches the customer’s specifications. Support Operators in the assurance that the quality of the cartons meet customer specifications both at the feeder position and packer/stacker positions. Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to effectively communicate any quality and/or production concerns to operators on the prior or next shift
Basic mechanical ability to adjust the equipment to maximize production and ensure quality standards are met or exceeded
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
Excellent attendance record with flexibility to work rotating shifts & overtime
Maintains cooperative working relationships, demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees and supervision
Performs all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe work environment for yourself and other associates
Notifies supervisor, maintenance, or quality immediately when a problem occurs with the equipment or product as well as follows all company rules and procedures
Maintains all required documentation in accordance with the current SOPs
Load cases into the auto packer and hand packs cartons as needed
Completes quality checks at required intervals
Ensures correct carton and case counts, and finished cases are stacked and labeled appropriately
Operates PIV to move loads as needed