Cup Operator

Graphic Packaging•Shelbyville, TN

About The Position

The Cup Operator maintains the operation of paper cup machines that produce paper cups. The role includes cleaning machines and surrounding areas; starting and stopping finishers; and loading blanks onto finishers. Operators work safely to meet production requirements and help ensure products meet food safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The position also involves completing machine start-up and shutdown procedures, conducting product checks, entering production and downtime information in Ignition software, and communicating issues to the Shift Supervisor or Group Leader. Once qualified, operators instruct and train others.

Requirements

Basic mechanical background and the skills to perform technical tasks.
Ability to use hand tools properly and safely.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitask environment.
Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated, able to work well with all levels of personnel individually or in a team, and able to take direction to accomplish goals.
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without accommodation, including standing or walking for extended periods up to 12 hours; lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying up to 30 pounds; lowering up to 30 pounds from a height of 4 feet; and working in varying temperatures and humidity levels.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties safely and in an orderly manner; participate in safety meetings and initiatives, monitor equipment for safety, and observe, mitigate, or report unsafe acts and conditions.
Follow proper ZES/IES requirements when working on equipment.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, group leaders, peers, other employees, and the oncoming shift, and promote a positive work environment.
Attend daily team production meetings as directed by poly cup department leadership.
Assist in producing products consistent with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards, and maintain 5S in the work area.
Complete shutdown and startup procedures on PMC finishers, baggers, and CE’s.
Load blanks onto paper cup finishers and use an ergo tug to move blank carts when retrieving and returning them.
Relieve cup packers during breaks and lunch periods and assist the material handler and padlocker operator as required.
Help maintain bottom stock ink jet printers.
Stop, start, and monitor machines, fluids, and glue; maintain cleanliness and ensure machines continue running properly.
Remove excess damaged paper stock from machine tops and clear bottom paper stock from the scrap tube.
Continuously empty spoilage boxes from side wall stock and bottom stock during the shift.
Perform product quality checks, including fiber teardown, print, scuffs, and date code.
Log in, code downtime, and enter make-ready information in Ignition software during the shift.
Hang butt rolls on finishers so a machine tender can install a new bottom stock roll; splice and thread bottom stock through the bottom punch station.
Complete a machine operator finishing rounds checklist.
Notify the Shift Supervisor or Group Leader of problems beyond the scope of the operator’s duties.
Instruct and train others once qualified.
Manage workload to meet production requirements and fulfill overtime requirements.
Follow plant rules and procedures for production of Safe Quality Foods, including hygiene and allergen procedures.
Report potentially unsafe food conditions, SQF procedure noncompliance, or customer complaints to a person of authority for recording and/or correction.
Participate in SQF root-cause and corrective actions as required.