Feeder

Graphic Packaging Careers•Portland, OR

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. Printing Press Feeder MISSION / SUMMARY: Assistant to the Pressman, assisting in all aspects to make sure the print jobs run smoothly. They understand and align business operations and the Department as they executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1-3 years related experience and/or training
Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret and translate designs and documentation
Basic mechanical ability to adjust the equipment to maximize production and ensure quality standards are met or exceeded
Ability to match or detect differences between colors
Maintain cooperative working relationships, demonstrates a positive attitude and consideration towards fellow employees and supervision
Perform all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer and data entry skills
Understanding of sheetfed printing requirements.
Ability to inspect sheets and identify defects.
Basic troubleshooting skills for sheeter equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow job tickets.
Willingness to perform maintenance and cleaning duties.
Ability to lift, move, and handle paper rolls and sheets.
Strong communication skills to report issues and collaborate with the team.
Ability to work toward department goals and maintain quality standards.
Must be able to work 8 hour shifts plus overtime as required.
Employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a printing or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the pressman
Team function on make-readies
Team function clean blankets
Change rollers with other crew members
Able to use SAP / PEAK reporting
Prepare paperwork for next job
Reviewing job ticket
Pulling defective sheets as required
Make-ready/registration for press, Wash-up of printing presses.
Feeder operation.
Keep department managers informed of safety, quality or production issues or improvement opportunities.
Work toward achieving department goals
Cleaning area around press.
Performing maintenance as required.
Delivering quality cut loads to Printing Department
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.