Cutting Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers•Newton, IA

2d•$26 - $38•Onsite

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 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.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude/skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to understand technical written and verbal instructions
Strong computer and math skills required
Ability to accurately distinguish color variation
Must be able to work other shifts if needed and perform overtime work as required.
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending and turning
Must be available to work overtime, including weekends, when necessary

Nice To Haves

Prior folding carton experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, and operations of the Die Cutter.
All members of the department are expected to work as a team to ensure standards are met in safety, quality, and productivity.
Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with our policies and procedures.
Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
Make-ready, adjust, and run job as efficiently as possible to meet safety and productivity standards.
Examine job order to determine quantity to be cut, stock specifications, and special die cutting instructions.
Examine cutting dies for visual defects and apply correcting solution to repair minor defects.
Make necessary adjustments to ensure quality.
Ensure information is communicated between shifts.
Ensure Company Safety, Quality, and Production standards are met.
Perform proper and required maintenance as well as cleaning of Die Cutter.
Maintenance duties include stooping under machinery, entering confined spaces and climbing ladders.
Accurately record production metrics through SAP.