Cutting Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers•Newton, IA

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. Job Summary: Perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, and operations of the Die Cutter.

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

Nice To Haves

Prior folding carton experience preferred

Responsibilities

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
Occasional bending, reaching, twisting and stooping
Occasional squatting and kneeling for cleaning and clearing jams