Blanker Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers • Visalia, KY

41d

About The Position

A Blanker Operator is responsible for maintaining the operation of the Blanking Department by producing blanks required by the blanker schedule. Blanker Operators will inspect the assigned blanker (machine) to ensure all guards are in place, assess roll alignment, brakes, housekeeping and paperwork before starting production. Blanker Operator will ensure quality through visual inspection of the blank along with making machine adjustments on an as needed basis. The Blanker Operator is required to complete roll changes or print changes on the machine and will also unstack the blanks from the machine and load them onto a blank cart.  Blanker Operators monitor the quality of the blanks and print quality continuously during production and will report potential quality issues.

All employees must follow all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and safety goggles.

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience manufacturing/industrial machine operator experience required
• Must be able to walk to retrieve blank cart and take the cart to their work station and to the warehouse throughout their shifts as needed. Surfaces are mostly concrete.
• Prioor experience utilizing pallet jack — highly preferred
• Must be able to use pallet jacks when moving full carts as well as to move paper rolls. The maximum force exerted to push/pull a cart is approximately 35 pounds of force (as measured with a push/pull gauge). The distance an item is pushed is approximately 5 feet – 30 feet, depending on the location of the employees work station.
• Must be able to climb on small step ladders to remove paper jams in the machines. This occurs rarely throughout the shift. The Operator may also need to climb the back of the machine to make adjustments.
• Must be able to forward bend momentarily up to 90 degrees. Much of the bending performed, however, is slight forward bending for brief periods.
• Must be able to reach between waist and shoulder height which occurs occasionally throughout the shift basis.
• Must have the ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Overtime will be required as necessary including weekends. Graphic Packaging International operates on a 24 hour, 7 day/week basis.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the operation of the Blanking Department by producing blanks required by the blanker schedule.
• Inspecting the assigned blanker (machine) to ensure all guards are in place, assess roll alignment, brakes, housekeeping and paperwork before starting production.
• Ensuring quality through visual inspection of the blank along with making machine adjustments on an as needed basis.
• Completing roll changes or print changes on the machine.
• Unstacking the blanks from the machine and load them onto a blank cart.
• Monitoring the quality of the blanks and print quality continuously during production and will report potential quality issues.
• Following all Graphic Packaging International work rules, code of conduct and safety procedures and policies including wearing personal protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes, hearing protection and safety goggles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees