Extrusion Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers

2d•$20•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 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. Graphic Packaging International Inc. is currently seeking extrusion operators for our Prosperity, SC facility located in Newberry County. As an extruder operator, you will be trained to support the extrusion line. You will have flexibility to learn multiple jobs. Operators are initially assigned to the unwind, winder, or the scale. The operator’s main function is to safely and efficiently operate the Extrusion equipment within the standard guidelines, meeting maximum output rates and monitoring the extrusion process.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Mechanical/Technical aptitude
Ability to read a tape measure to increments as small as a 1/32 or learn how to read a tape measure
Entry Level Computer skills
Ability to communicate clearly; written and verbally
You will be required to wear steel toes shoes, hair and/or beard nets, safety glasses and earplugs at a minimum
1-2 years of stable manufacturing experience preferred.
A background check and a drug screen are required for employment.

Responsibilities

Operate extruder to produce rolls that conform to all quality and profile specifications.
Responsible for accurately completing and processing all documents necessary for tracking extrusion operations.
Make process changes and roll changes.
Inspecting quality during the extrusion process and/or finished rolls.
Communicate pertinent information at shift change.
Understand and practice all safety procedures and rules.
Know the locations of and how to operate emergency stop buttons and fire extinguishers in your area.
Provide relief to other team members as necessary.
Follow standard operating procedures.