Finishing Operator

Graphic Packaging Careers•Newton, IA

1d•$29 - $36

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. The Gluer Operator assists the Production Supervisor to oversee the Finishing Department, ensuring safe practices are followed to achieve quality and productivity goals. The operator works closely with the Gluer Feeder to assist with make-readys, troubleshooting, and training. Overall responsiblity for the safety, quality, and productivity of Finishing department. Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices. Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards. Actively supports and uses quality control procedures (including SAP) that are in place. Notifies management of potential problems and offers solutions to same. Prepares accurate production, inventory, and material usage reports. Is in charge of staff during downtime and when a machine is on make ready. Ensures paperwork is filled out correctly Displays work habits that set example for peers. Trains new employees in proper operating procedures. Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas. Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of AIB/5S and other company standards. Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork). Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes. Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations. Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting safety requirements. Performs 15 minute quality checks when possible, performs hourly 100% case checks Performs all other duties as assigned.Job Specifications

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
High School diploma or GED required
Mechanical/technical aptitude
Computer skills
Color acuity test required
Ability to work safely
Ability to work with others
Leadership skills
Must be flexible; willing to work other shifts, overtime and weekends
Must be able to speak, read and write English
Possess a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Overall responsiblity for the safety, quality, and productivity of Finishing department.
Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices.
Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and scrap rates meet or exceed established standards. Actively supports and uses quality control procedures (including SAP) that are in place.
Notifies management of potential problems and offers solutions to same.
Prepares accurate production, inventory, and material usage reports.
Is in charge of staff during downtime and when a machine is on make ready.
Ensures paperwork is filled out correctly
Displays work habits that set example for peers.
Trains new employees in proper operating procedures.
Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned areas.
Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of AIB/5S and other company standards.
Must be supportive of GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting safety requirements.
Performs 15 minute quality checks when possible, performs hourly 100% case checks
Performs all other duties as assigned.