Finishing Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers•Groveport, OH

50d•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. Title: Finishing Operator (Folder Gluer Machine) Important We are a non-smoking/tobacco free campus. Finishing Operator – Hourly wage based on experience and working knowledge of folder gluers. $2 per hour shift differential for night shift $5,000 Sign on/stay bonus for fully qualified Folder Gluer Op I Benefits Start on the 1st of the Month Following Your Start Date Opportunity to grow and advance! JOB SUMMARY: The finishing operator is responsible for the machine setup, adjustments, make-readies, assist with maintenance, troubleshooting quality issues, and operation of their assigned folding gluing machine. While operating the machine, they are responsible for safely and efficiently manufacturing high quality folding cartons at or above target run speeds while minimizing waste and downtime. The machine operator is the leader of the crew and oversees the activities of the feeder packers working on that machine. The operator must obtain and review the job ticket for items, quantities, caliper of the paperboard, and any special instruction that is informational for running the order to specification. The case specification must also be reviewed to make sure that the instructions are clear and concise prior to running the order. The operator is responsible for ensuring all make-readies are put on as quickly as possible. The operator inspects the product quality including folded score caliper, proper gluing and stacking, carton and score alignment, and case fit, and ensures that the machine is in good running condition. The operator ensures that the Leary glue and mix detection system is constantly functioning correctly. The operator is also responsible for shutting down the machine if it is to be left unattended. This position reports to the Finishing Lead, Shift Supervisor and Finishing Manager.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude
General math skills
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and quality issues
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Ability to stand/walk up to 12 hours per shift.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Visual Color Discrimination - the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team

Responsibilities

Machine setup, adjustments and make-readies
Troubleshooting of machine and quality issues
Assist with maintenance, machine setups, etc.
Completion of required product and process audits
Exchange of information with shifts prior to/following work shift
Adherence to quality specifications
Identification of product/process enhancements to improve efficiencies, reduce downtime & spoilage
Production schedule output and timeframes
Effectively leading work crew to meet production goals
Attend team meetings
Must be able to differentiate colors
Train new team members to ensure job duties are performed efficiently and effectively
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Enforcing compliance with all company policies (Safety, GMP, etc.)
Perform other duties, as assigned