Feeder-Catcher

Graphic Packaging • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is hiring a Feeder-Catcher for its Chicago, Illinois foodservice folding carton manufacturing operation. The role combines feeder and catcher duties in the production of folded cartons. The feeder supplies the glue machine with the correct, quality cartons and monitors the machine for problems. The catcher removes finished cartons, verifies and counts them, packs them into cases, and moves cases through a taping machine. The employee is also responsible for maintaining a clean work area and following Safe Quality Food procedures. The listed pay range is $20.70 to $23.28 per hour, plus shift differential and progressive pay increases. The company encourages career advancement through on-the-job training and promotion from within.

Responsibilities

• Work according to the company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
• Take carton stacks from loaded pallets and feed the glue machine with the appropriate cartons.
• Check carton numbers and collator marks to verify the correct cartons are being fed.
• Inspect cartons for proper color and register and for unnecessary markings; feed only quality cartons.
• Watch for machine malfunctions, use a mirror to detect problems, and stop the glue machine when necessary; respond to start and stop signals from the operator or catcher.
• Keep the work area clean, including removing stray cartons and sweeping during make-ready.
• Remove finished folded cartons from the press and pack them into cases.
• Verify the carton item and job number against the job label and inspect cartons for proper color, register, and unnecessary markings.
• Hand-count the first case of each different product to ensure the proper carton count.
• Push packed cartons on rollers through the taping machine.
• Maintain the catcher work area during make-ready.
• Follow plant rules and procedures for hygiene, allergens, and safe food production.
• Report potentially unsafe food conditions or SQF noncompliance to an authorized person for recording or correction.
• Participate in Safe Quality Food root-cause investigations and corrective actions when required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays / paid time off and paid company holidays
• Optional health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching and standard supplemental company contributions
• Health spending accounts, including flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Progressive healthy lifestyle program
• Pet insurance
• Home and auto insurance programs
• Purchasing Power
• Tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance
• Aflac
• LifeLock identity protection
• Hyatt Legal Services
• Tobacco cessation program
• Employee assistance and referral program
• Uniform service
• Safety shoe benefit
• Safety prescription-eyewear benefit
• Short- and long-term disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Adoption assistance
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed